Recovery Tips for Dental Implant Patients
A typical dental implant procedure requires two surgical operations. If the patient is a victim of jaw bone atrophy, the first operation is for the placement of artificial jaw bones. The second operation is for the installation of artificial roots and crowns. In surgical treatments like dental implanting, post-operative care is needed to prevent complications. Here are some aftercare tips to shorten the recovery period:
The gums normally swell for days after the procedure. Use a cold compress during the first two days following surgery. Place the cold compress on the swollen area for 30 minutes, after which let it rest for the next half hour. Repeat this cycle for the next few hours. If the swelling continues, consulting the dentist is the best solution.
Eating will surely be difficult after undergoing such complex surgery. Follow what the doctor told you to eat. Soft foods must be eaten to avoid further swelling of the gums. Food particles tend to stay in the small spaces in the gums, where they decay if not removed immediately. Use a mouthwash after every meal to wash away the remaining bits. If the dentist does not prescribe a mouthwash, rinse your mouth with saline solution instead.
Pain is expected to persist until weeks after surgery. Take the painkillers and antibiotics the dentist prescribed. Make sure that you take them according to the given schedule. Follow the instructions religiously so that the pain disappears as soon as possible and you can use your Atlanta dental implants with relative ease.
Bleeding may occur after the operation. When blood gushes from the gums, place sterile gauze on the area until the bleeding stops. Lightly compress the gauze to prevent further damage to the gum tissues. If the bleeding does not stop, contact your Atlanta dentist to ask what the next step is.
Avoid rigorous brushing and flossing unless the dentist tells you to. The gums are still weak after surgery—the tissues should be given time to heal before it is exposed to heavy forces again. Use mouthwash to rinse your mouth for the time being. In case of post-operation trauma, go to an Atlanta dentist immediately to have it treated.
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