How to Heal After Dental Implant Surgery
Here are some tips for post-surgery care and long-term maintenance to keep your dental implants healthy. Post-surgery care during the first 24 hours Before your dental implants have been fitted your dentist will discuss post-surgery instructions so that you can properly prepare for healing. You may be given anaesthetics before your dental implants are put in. In this case, you will be required to stay in the clinic until the effects wear off. You will be required to have someone drive you home after the surgery. Once home, here are some tips for healing in the first 24 hours: Get plenty of rest. Avoid sleeping on the side of your implants as this will disturb the healing process. Leave your mouth alone. You can ice the outside of your face for twenty minutes at a time with an ice pack or by wrapping ice in a towel. Brush before bed. Brush your teeth before bed very gently. Make sure you use a toothbrush with gentle bristles and try to avoid disturbing your implant. Take painki