Implant Surgery Recovery
What Factors Might Add To Recovery Time?
This almost eliminates downtime. But often, other factors come into play. Recovery time is affected by the number and location of the implants. If you need a bone or soft tissue graft it could take longer. Incisions in areas where teeth have been missing for a while will need time to heal.
How Do I Take Care Of My Implants While They Are Healing?
It is critical to maintain good oral hygiene while you are recovering. During the first 24 hours after the procedure, it may be helpful to rinse out your mouth with a warm salt water solution. (Do not use mouthwash or peroxide rinse.) After 24 hours have passed, you can begin gently brushing your teeth again. Take any medications that have been prescribed to you as directed.
How Much Pain Will I Feel?
For most implants, the pain is far less than you might expect from surgery. Typically, it requires only a small incision in the gums. Since bone has no nerve endings, this will create no pain. Depending on the invasiveness of your procedure, you may be given a prescription for pain relief medication. If you are not prescribed pain medications, you may take an over-the-counter analgesic as needed. After a day or so, there should be no pain.
What Can I Expect During The Healing Process?
Some soreness and tenderness are common, but it should continue to feel better with each passing day. If the pain becomes increasingly worse, please call us. Swelling can also occur on the face near the surgical site and will ease over two or three days. Ice applied to the face and an anti-inflammatory drug (such as ibuprofen) can help decrease any swelling and discomfort. You may have a slight temperature following the procedure, but it should not exceed 101.5°F. If this occurs, please call us. You may experience some dizziness or nausea due to the medications or swallowing blood. This is normal and should subside within 24 hours after cessation of those medications.
How Long Will It Take To Fully Recover?
There are many factors that contribute to the recovery period for dental implant surgery. If you only receive one or two implants and did not receive bone or tissue grafts, recovery can take as little as 1-2 weeks, but full integration takes 3 to 6 months. If you receive many dental implants and need any gum grafts, the gum recovery can take 2-3 weeks, and full integration is 3-6 months, sometimes up to 8 months. Other considerations are age, health, and hygiene.
FAQ – How Can We Help For You?
1. What dental services do you offer?
We provide complete and preventive care, cosmetic dentistry, restorative treatments, dental implants, dentures, Invisalign®, oral surgery, kids dentistry, and advanced laser treatments for cold sores and canker sores.
2. How often should I visit the dentist?
Most patients should visit every six months for a routine exam and professional cleaning. However, some patients may require more frequent visits based on their oral health needs.
3. Do you offer cosmetic dental treatments?
Yes. We offer teeth whitening, veneers, smile makeovers, Invisalign®, and other cosmetic treatments to enhance the appearance of your smile.
4. Can you help with snoring or sleep apnea?
Yes. We offer custom oral appliances designed to reduce snoring and manage mild to moderate obstructive sleep apnea.
5. Do you perform oral surgery?
Yes. We provide safe and comfortable tooth extractions, wisdom teeth removal, and other minor oral surgical procedures.
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