Care for Existing Implants
Ongoing maintenance for patients who already have dental implants.
Services
Dental Implant Maintenance & Care in Calgary
If you already have dental implants, ongoing professional hygiene and dental monitoring can help support the health of the tissues and restorations around them.
Professional Dental Hygiene
Hygiene and monitoring focused on the tissues and restorations around implants.
Individualized Monitoring
Maintenance frequency and guidance are based on clinical findings and risk factors.
University Heights, NW Calgary
Convenient care near Foothills Medical Centre and the University of Calgary area.
Our role
Maintenance for Existing Dental Implants
This page is for patients who already have one or more dental implants and need ongoing hygiene, monitoring and general dental care — not implant placement or surgery.
If you are seeking a new implant, we can discuss appropriate next steps and referral rather than implying Uxbridge provides placement.
Why it matters
Why Ongoing Dental Implant Care Matters
Implants are not “set and forget.” Ongoing home care and professional monitoring support the tissues and restorations around them — without longevity guarantees.
Ongoing Cleaning Matters
Implants still need consistent home cleaning and professional care over time.
Biofilm Can Accumulate
Plaque and biofilm can build up around implant-supported restorations just as they can around natural teeth.
Tissue Health Counts
The gum and supporting tissues around an implant play an important role in long-term comfort and function.
Monitoring Identifies Change
Professional monitoring can help identify changes that may warrant closer attention or referral.
Visits
What May Be Included in Dental Implant Maintenance?
Exact steps vary. Items below may be included where appropriate — this is not a fixed protocol or equipment checklist.
Home-Care Review
Discussion of your cleaning routine and access around implant restorations.
Professional Hygiene
Professional cleaning around implant-supported restorations where appropriate.
Tissue Assessment
Assessment of surrounding gum and tissue health around the implant.
Comfort, Function & Stability
Checking for changes in comfort, function or stability that you have noticed.
Bite / Restoration Review
Bite or restoration review where clinically appropriate.
Imaging When Appropriate
Imaging only when clinically useful — not on a fixed website schedule.
Recommendations or Referral
Recommendations or referral when findings require care outside Uxbridge’s maintenance scope.
At home
Caring for Dental Implants at Home
Home-care guidance is general. Recommendations can vary with implant and restoration design and your individual needs — we do not universally prescribe specific products or techniques.
- Clean ConsistentlyClean around implants and restorations as part of a consistent daily routine.
- Follow Personalized GuidanceBrushing and interdental recommendations can vary with implant design and access — follow instructions tailored to you.
- Keep Routine Dental VisitsOngoing dental and hygiene care supports monitoring of implants alongside the rest of your mouth.
- Tell Us About Access ChallengesIf cleaning around an implant feels difficult, share that with the team so guidance can be adapted.
Assessment
When Should an Existing Dental Implant Be Checked?
An assessment is needed to understand what is happening. Website symptoms do not diagnose peri-implant disease. Common reasons people ask include:
Bleeding or Swelling
New bleeding or swelling around an implant.
Persistent Tenderness
Ongoing tenderness or discomfort that does not settle.
Bite or Comfort Changes
A change in how the implant restoration feels when biting.
Looseness or Movement
A sense that the implant or restoration has become loose or mobile.
Cleaning Difficulty
New difficulty cleaning around the implant area.
Trauma or Other Changes
Injury, trauma or other new changes noticed by you or your dental team.
If symptoms are urgent
Unexpected Changes Around an Implant
Unexpected looseness, significant swelling, trauma or acute pain should be assessed promptly. Ask for the earliest available appointment. Uxbridge provides assessment and maintenance — we do not imply surgical treatment of implant failure.
Emergency Dental CareTissue health
Gum and Tissue Health Around Dental Implants
Inflammation can occur in the tissues around implants. Professional assessment is important if you notice bleeding, swelling, tenderness or other changes.
Terms such as peri-implant mucositis and peri-implantitis may be used educationally. Assessment and referral language apply — this page does not claim surgical or advanced peri-implantitis treatment.
Recall timing
How Often Should Dental Implants Be Professionally Maintained?
Maintenance frequency is individualized. There is no universal six-month rule that fits every patient.
Oral & Peri-Implant Health
Current tissue health around the implant and the rest of the mouth.
Plaque Control
How well biofilm is managed at home around restorations.
Gum-Disease History
A history of gum disease may influence monitoring needs.
Restoration Design & Access
Number, design and cleanability of implant restorations.
Other Risk Factors
Individual factors and clinical findings that affect recall timing.
Coordination
Care Coordinated With Your Implant Provider
Uxbridge provides ongoing dental and hygiene maintenance for existing implants. Records or details from the original implant provider may sometimes be useful. If an implant needs surgical assessment, placement-related care, or treatment beyond our maintenance scope, our team can recommend appropriate next steps or referral.
Why Uxbridge
Why Choose Uxbridge for Implant Maintenance?
Practical reasons patients choose Uxbridge for ongoing care of existing implants in University Heights, NW Calgary.
Ongoing Family Dental Care
Implant maintenance sits within general and family dentistry. General & family dentistry
Dental Hygiene Focus
Professional hygiene and monitoring are central to care for existing implants. Dental hygiene
Individualized Care
Guidance and visit timing are based on clinical findings rather than a single fixed rule.
New Patients Welcome
Patients with existing implants can join our University Heights practice. New patients
Direct Billing
We direct bill most dental insurance plans. Coverage for implant-related maintenance is not guaranteed. About CDCP
Referral When Appropriate
When surgical or placement-related expertise is needed, we can discuss appropriate next steps. University Heights
Getting started
Hygiene, Family Care & New Patients
Implant maintenance connects with hygiene and family dentistry pathways. Coverage for implant-related services varies by plan and is not guaranteed. CDCP information is available separately without an implant-maintenance coverage claim.
Dental Hygiene
Professional cleaning and preventive care that often supports implant maintenance visits.
Dental hygieneGeneral & Family Dentistry
Ongoing dental care for individuals and families in NW Calgary.
General & family dentistryNew Patients & CDCP
New patients with existing implants are welcome. Ask about direct billing and see CDCP for general program information.
New patientsLearn about CDCPEmergency dental careLocation
Dental Implant Maintenance in University Heights, NW Calgary
We’re in the Uxborough Building near Foothills Medical Centre and the Calgary Cancer Centre. Looking for a dentist near Foothills Medical Centre or care in University Heights? Request an implant maintenance appointment with our team.
Parking
Complimentary parking is available at the Uxborough Building for patients during their appointments.
Hours
| Monday | 7:30 am – 4:00 pm |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 11:30 am – 7:00 pm |
| Wednesday | 7:30 am – 4:00 pm |
| Thursday | 7:30 am – 4:00 pm |
| Friday | 8:00 am – 2:00 pm* |
| Saturday | 8:00 am – 2:00 pm** |
* Summer hours may vary
** Alternating Saturdays
FAQ
Dental Implant Maintenance Questions
Does Uxbridge Dental Care place dental implants?
No. Uxbridge Dental Care does not place dental implants. The clinic provides maintenance and ongoing dental care for existing implants.
Can Uxbridge care for dental implants placed by another dentist or specialist?
Yes. Patients with implants placed elsewhere are welcome for ongoing hygiene, monitoring and general dental care. Details from the original implant provider may sometimes be helpful.
Why do dental implants need professional maintenance?
Implants still need home cleaning and professional care. Biofilm can accumulate around restorations, surrounding tissues matter, and monitoring can identify changes that warrant attention.
How are dental implants cleaned professionally?
Professional hygiene around implant-supported restorations is individualized. Exact instruments and techniques depend on clinical findings and are confirmed with the dental team — this page does not invent a fixed protocol.
How often should I have my dental implants checked?
There is no universal interval such as a blanket six-month rule. Frequency depends on peri-implant health, home care, risk factors, restoration design and clinical findings.
Can I clean dental implants like natural teeth?
Daily cleaning is important, but recommendations can vary with implant and restoration design. Follow personalized brushing and interdental guidance from your dental team rather than a single product rule from a website.
What should I do if the gum around my implant bleeds?
New bleeding or swelling around an implant should be assessed. Contact the clinic for evaluation. Website symptoms do not diagnose peri-implant disease.
What if my implant or implant tooth feels loose?
Unexpected looseness should be assessed promptly. Call for the earliest available appointment or see our emergency dental care page for urgent symptoms. Uxbridge provides assessment and maintenance; surgical treatment of implant failure is not implied.
What is peri-implant inflammation?
Inflammation can occur in the tissues around an implant. Terms such as peri-implant mucositis and peri-implantitis are used educationally to describe tissue concerns. Professional assessment is important if changes are noticed.
Does Uxbridge treat peri-implantitis?
Uxbridge can assess concerns around existing implants and discuss next steps. Surgical or advanced peri-implantitis treatment may require referral depending on findings. This page does not claim surgical peri-implantitis treatment.
Will I need X-rays around my dental implants?
Imaging is recommended only when clinically appropriate. There is no fixed X-ray schedule stated on this page.
Can I become a new patient if I already have dental implants?
Yes. New patients with existing implants are welcome. Request an implant maintenance appointment or start with our New Patients page.
Does insurance cover dental implant maintenance?
Uxbridge direct bills most dental insurance plans, but coverage varies by plan and service. Implant maintenance coverage is not guaranteed. Ask our team about direct billing and check your benefits.
Does CDCP cover dental implant maintenance?
CDCP coverage depends on eligibility and the specific service. Implant maintenance is not guaranteed to be covered by CDCP. See our CDCP page for general program information.
Ready to Request Implant Maintenance Care?
Uxbridge welcomes new and existing patients for maintenance and ongoing care of existing dental implants at our University Heights clinic.