If dental implant surgery is on the horizon for your smile, it is important to understand what to expect after the procedure is complete. Like other procedures, tooth implants are a medical issue and patients need to remember to follow the instruction of the performing dental professional.
Knowing what to look forward to after your surgery is essential to properly maintaining the implants and ensuring that your oral health remains in top condition so that you may enjoy your new smile for a lifetime. FastNewSmile is here to keep Dallas patients in the know before your dental implant surgery.
Precautions Directly After Tooth Implant Surgery
After your implant teeth are placed in your mouth, there are several key factors to keep in mind. During the first 24 hours remember this is no rinsing or spitting. Also, keep your talking to a minimum. Disturbing the area by poking at it or attempting to rinse vigorously can cause increased discomfort and puts you at risk for dry socket. You may brush your teeth as normal, but remember to exercise with care.
Bleeding is Normal
Bleeding after your tooth implant surgery is to be expected but should never last longer than 48 hours. If after this time bleeding remains persistent, please call Dr. Almasri right away.
Post-Surgery Pain
Although dental implant surgery is a step towards a higher quality of life, there will unfortunately still be aches after all is said and done. Like most oral surgeries, you will be prescribed pain medication. One tip that we have is to take the first dose of pain medication before anesthesia wears off. This will help manage the initial discomfort for the immediate time after surgery. If you find that the pain after your procedure is not as severe as believed to be, remember that over-the-counter pain relievers like Aspirin will help ease any discomfort.
Eating After your Surgery
It has been advised to restrict yourself to liquid foods the first day after your dental implant surgery. If you are up to eating physical foods, remember that hot foods should be avoided at all cost. Also avoid potentially hard to chew foods like nuts and popcorn.
Efficient Dallas Implant Dentistry
If you are in the DFW Metroplex and are in the market for a brand new smile, FastNewSmile is ready to talk with you about our teeth implant services. Contact us today to find out how we can help you understand the dental implant process and how to maintain your oral fixtures.