How to take care of your Dental Implants?
After the surgery is very important to: i) take the medicines recommended by the Doctor (surgeon) such as antibiotics and anti-inflammatories; ii) have good oral hygiene, softly brush your teeth and gums; iii) rinse with prescribed mouth wash or prescribed gels and iv) have a soft and cold diet. Do not drink alcohol neither smoke. In addition, for bleeding control and inflammation, you should stop temporally exercise. Having a proper care after surgery, following the surgeon’s instructions, and visiting your doctor for follow up visits will ensure the durability of your dental implants. To obtain specialized attention and professional advice, contact Unilaser.
The importance of Dental Implants
Dental implants are a safe and effective option to replace missing teeth. They replace dental roots, and a ceramic crown is placed over it to replace the missing tooth; allowing to restore the functionality and aesthetics of the smile. Dental implants improve chewing ability and will let you speak correctly. In addition, dental implants help to keep the oral health in general, preventing bone loss and inclination.
Care instructions after dental implants surgery
After a dental implant surgery, it is important to follow certain recommendations to guarantee a long term treatment.
Diet
- Wait two or four hours before eating and drinking after the surgery.
- Eat a soft and cold diet for the rest of the day.
- Drinking alcohol and smoking (cigarettes, vape etc.) can affect the healing process.
Mouth rinses
- Avoid rinsing and spiting very hard immediately after surgery.
- Next day, you can rise gently with the antiseptic and anti-inflammatory mouth wash prescribed by the doctor. You can rinse with chlorhexidine to keep clean and prevent infections.
Tooth brushing
- The day of the surgery do not brush your teeth, only rinse your mouth with the prescribed mouth wash to remove food. After 24 hours you can start brushing your teeth gently to prevent hurting intervened area.
- Keeping a good oral hygiene is important to prevent infections.
Bleeding and inflammation
- It is normal to bleed lightly for 48 hours after an oral surgery.
- Patient can experiment inflammation.
- Consult with the doctor if you are bleeding a lot. If it is occasionally you have to put a piece of gauze on the area and bite it to control bleeding.
Physical exercise
- It is recommended to rest and prevent moving abrupt after surgery.
- Stop exercise at least for a week.
Medication
- Follow doctor’s instructions.
- Do not stop the medications specially antibiotics or anti-inflammatory to guarantee a successful recover.
Tobacco and cigarettes
- Stop smoking tobacco and cigarettes before and after the procedure to prevent complications in recovery and healing process.
- For healing, it is necessary that oral tissues are oxygenated.
- Smoking can cause tissues irritation and infections.
Long term maintenance
- A good oral hygiene is the key for long lasting dental implants.
- Brushing your teeth gently, especially in the implant area.
- Use interdental brushes between implants to prevent dental calculus.
- Rinse with the prescribed oral mouth wash to keep your mouth clean and fresh.
Periodic visits to the doctor
• Periodic follows up are important and dental cleanings. • During all follows ups, the doctor will examine the health of your dental implants, gum, and bone. They are important to detect any problem on time.
Juan Fidel Diez
Especialista en Estética Dental y Rehabilitación Oral de la Universidad de New York.
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