Dental Implant Aftercare – Carrollton, TX

Make Oral Hygiene A Priority

After your surgery, one of the most important things you can do is to keep your mouth clean. Follow these oral healthcare tips to promote healing:

• Avoid brushing the site of surgery for the first few days after. Be sure to use a soft-bristled toothbrush when brushing, and after 48 hours, you can begin to lightly brush the area.
• Mix a teaspoon of salt into a cup of hot water and use it as mouthwash. This can help speed up the healing process in the first week. Additionally, be sure that the water you’re using isn’t too hot to avoid burning yourself.
• Try to avoid chewing on the side of your surgery for as long as possible, and definitely rinse your mouth out after each time you eat.

Protect Your Dental Implants

Certain factors and lifestyle habits can affect the healing process, making your recovery slower and even unsafe. That’s why you should avoid:

• Eating until your anesthesia has worn off
• Eating or drinking hot food items during the first day
• Smoking or using tobacco products
• Swilling liquid over the affected area in the first 24 hours
• Touching the site with your tongue or fingers
• Exercise during the first 2 days

Schedule Regular Recall Visits

Once you’re well on your way towards healed implants, you should still visit our office for follow-up appointments. You’ll come into our office, where we will carefully examine your smile to make sure that your recovery is moving along properly. Then, in about 3 to 4 months, you’ll come back into our office for your permanent restorations.

If you have any other questions about dental implants, or steps you should take for aftercare, contact our office today!