Dental Implants Recovery and Care Q&A

It will take time for a dental implant procedure, dentists will need time to get your mouth ready, this will include within the first visit inserting the dental implant into the jawbone, you will need some downtime after this procedure to allow the gums to heal and grow back in around the posts before receiving the crown.

On average, it can take anywhere from six to eight months after getting the implant posts input into the jawbone before moving forward.

If you need bone grafting or other dental treatments like the removal of infected teeth, it can extend the waiting period before you are even able to have the dental implants input into the jaw.

Recovery from dental implant surgery will differ and fully depend on if the patient has dental implant surgery done in one stage or if they have to have multiple stages completed. Patients may experience some common irritations which are often associated with any type of dental surgery including:

• Gums and the face beginning to swell
• The skin and gums see some bruising
• Pain that may occur at or around the implant site
• Bleeding while minor still can occur

Our dentists may prescribe some pain medication or even antibiotics after dental implant surgery. Some swelling may occur, as well as discomfort or any other issues can become worse within days after surgery, if this happens, you will need to contact the oral surgeon that did your dental surgery immediately to review.

Each patient who went through dental implant surgery will deal with the recovery much differently. Some patients may notice shorter recovery periods, while others will deal with longer recovery periods, The average length of time for recovery after a surgery like dental implant surgery can take on average a week or so to heal. Once the jaw bone begins to heal and integrate with the dental implant posts, you will be able to start the second half of your dental procedure, which is usually four to six months later.

There are a few important things to do when it comes to the recovery time period after dental implant surgery, a few of these things include:

• Try to rest and not fuss or play with the area(s) that have had anything done with them.
• Limit the activity your get yourself into, as more activity and movement can actually cause an increase in the bleeding and swelling of the area.
• After the first week, it is important to start slowly brushing your teeth normally to get back into our oral healthcare routine.
• Do a few salts of water rinses to help heal the surgical area, and keep it clean, and free of any possible infections.
• Slowly integrate foods back into your diet like bread, noodles, mashed potatoes, oatmeal, eggs, fish, rice, and any other soft foods you can think of.
• Start slow, get back into movements with short walks, be careful walking up and down stairs, no jumping or hard thuds as you walk up and down.

The best thing you can do is go slow, rest, and take care of yourself before anything else. Take any pain medications if you need them to help you relax after your cosmetic surgery, this will help with any pain, irritants, or discomforts you may be dealing with.

Each patient’s recovery sequence is going to be completely different. Once you have dental implants fully healed, it is crucial to continue with a proper and correct dental at-home routine by brushing and flossing every day.

Have a good relationship with your dentist by going in for checkups and routine care. Your dentist can review the health of your dental implants, while a hygienist helps to maintain the good health of your dentures and other teeth.

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