7 Care Tips You Should Follow After Your Dental Implants Procedure
Posted onWhether you are considering dental implants or have to book an appointment with an emergency dentist, it is important to know what you should expect afterward. Having dental implants involves a minor surgical procedure, and whilst you will be given a mild anaesthetic so that you feel no discomfort or pain, there are several important care tips you should follow after the procedure, to aid recovery and minimise any subsequent discomfort.
Do Not Touch The Surgical Wounds
Although this might seem obvious it is important for us to emphasise the need for you to avoid touching or disturbing any of the surgical wounds after you leave our surgery, and in the hours after you get home. Apart from no touching during these first few hours do not rinse your mouth or brush your teeth, and also resist the urge to spit if you feel you have excess saliva building up.
Activities To Avoid
In addition to not touching your wounds, there are some other activities that you should try to avoid. Eating hot food and drinks is one of them as this can cause pain and disturb wounds. Any food you eat should be soft and not require chewing. You should also refrain from taking part in any strenuous sports or activities, especially those which present a risk of someone or something coming into contact with your mouth.