05/22/2026
🚨 Should you floss around dental implants? Absolutely — and here’s why. 🦷✨
North Raleigh periodontist Dr. Macon Singletary is clearing up a dangerous myth we’ve been hearing lately: “Don’t floss your implants.” After placing and maintaining dental implants since 1986, Dr. Singletary explains why plaque and bacteria — not proper flossing — are some of the biggest threats to implant health. 👨⚕️
If you have dental implants, gum disease, bleeding gums, or questions about implant maintenance, this is a must-watch. 👀 Proper home care, professional cleanings, and knowing the right flossing technique can help protect your smile for years to come.
🪥 Best practices for implant care:
• Floss daily around implants
• Use Glide, Teflon floss, or Cocofloss if needed
• Water flossers and soft picks can help
• Keep plaque and bacteria away from the implant surface
• See your periodontist regularly for maintenance
At North Raleigh Periodontics & Implant Center, we help patients across Raleigh and the Triangle protect their dental implants, treat gum disease, and maintain healthy smiles with advanced periodontal care. 🌿🦷
Have questions about dental implants, flossing, or gum health? Drop them below ⬇️ OR tag someone with implants who needs to hear this advice today! 👇