If you've lost one or two teeth over the years, a dental implant can restore your beautiful smile. It doesn't look like any other dental prosthesis because it recreates the entire tooth, including the root. As a result, you'll need oral surgery to place a post in your jaw to support the restoration. Your new smile can last a lifetime with the right care to enjoy a long-term investment.
You don't want anything to compromise the success of your procedure. Having a dental implant is an investment in your smile and your overall oral health. To ensure that your procedure is successful, there are certain things you should avoid doing after surgery. Here are five of the most important things to keep in mind:First, avoid rinsing your mouth aggressively or excessively for a few days after surgery.
Rinsing too often or too hard can alter healing tissues, which can cause bleeding. Instead, shake it gently and let the liquid flow from your mouth into the sink. Second, don't smoke for 10 days or drink alcohol for 48 hours after oral surgery. This can alter the formation of healthy blood clots and increase the chances of complications, such as prolonged healing, wound rupture, and postoperative infections. Third, when you are cleaning your teeth, gently swish the mouthwash around your mouth. Instead of spiting out the mouthwash liquid, simply let it flow through your mouth onto the sink. Fourth, it is also recommended that you avoid rinsing vigorously for the rest of the day, as well as the next day.
Excessive rinsing can alter the implant site and cause bleeding. Finally, your bite should be evaluated at every appointment with your restorative dentist, as overloading the implant (biting too hard on the implant) can cause the implant or restoration to fail. The overall success of dental implant procedure depends on osseointegration - a process where jaw fuses with post - so it's important to take good care of your mouth after surgery. This complete process of brushing, flossing and rinsing should be done at least twice a day, every morning and night, to ensure that no plaque, bacteria, or stones build up around the implant or restoration. By following these simple tips after dental implant surgery, you can ensure that your procedure is successful and that you enjoy a beautiful smile for years to come.
