Did you just get your implant, or are you about to get one? The decision to get implants is definitely not one you should take lightly, but I’m sure you will never regret it. Dental implants will help you get a brighter smile, and along with it comes confidence and self-esteem. As the saying goes, If you can speak and smile freely, you can do anything in the world”. But what happens after you get a dental implant? Here are some aftercare tips suggested by a dentist in west Newton, MA.

•  Immediate Aftercare Tips  

Avoid moving around too much for 6 to 10 hours after surgery, and keep your head facing upwards. Use an ice pack if you want some help with swelling.  Keep it at 15-minute intervals. Only eat soft foods for the next few hours and drink cold (not hot) beverages. To reduce the pain, take prescribed painkillers; when your body is not fighting pain, it will heal quickly. For a day or so, avoid rinsing your mouth.

•  Give it space to heal

Avoid eating until your local anesthesia has worn off. This will take a few hours. Do not touch the site, even if it is tempting. Do not do it if you are doing it to check the progress. Let it heal at its own pace. Additionally, take two to three days off from work to allow your body to rest. Any excess activity will slow your healing process, even if you do not have an exhausting job.

•  Be Gentle

Do not eat hard or crunchy foods. Also, start brushing your teeth on the next day of implant surgery.

Moreover, strictly avoid eating tobacco and smoking cigarettes for 2–3 months after a dental implant. This could be your chance to quit it altogether. Because the earlier you quit, the better it is for you.

•  Floss Daily 

The sad part is that only 16% of American adults floss daily. That means that 84% of people are not flossing! If you are a part of the latter, then it is time to change things now that you have dental implants. 

With dental implants, flossing becomes more crucial than ever. Plague can easily accumulate around your implants, leading to other oral hygiene issues. 

•  Use a Soft Nylon Brush 

After getting dental implants, you need to switch toothbrushes because they have pliable and gentle soft bristles on your dental implants. Never use toothbrushes with hard bristles because they will scrape your skin.

Speak to a dentist today!

Having long-lasting oral hygiene leads to a future for us with a brighter smile.

Do consider these tips and consult your dentist.