07/09/2026
Implants cannot get decay, but they can get gum disease, and gum disease is the leading cause of implant loss. That means daily flossing around implants matters more, not less, than with natural teeth. Dr Phil Kenny also points to patience as the real skill behind lasting results, treatment has to follow the correct sequence, and skipping steps means starting over days or weeks later. For him, the reward shows up in the mirror moment, when a patient sees their new smile for the first time.
Dr Phil Kenny is one of our experienced implant dentists at Sydney Implant Institute, treating patients across our Sydney C*D and Bowral clinics. This does not constitute medical advice.