Home After Care - Dental Implant Surgery

Dental Implant Surgery has specific home care instructions. Follow these guidelines to ensure it's success:

Use gauze as a compress in your mouth to stop any moderate bleeding.
Use ice packs or cold compresses to reduce swelling and pain.
Stay on medications as directed (if prescribed).
Avoid eating for at least a couple of hours before the procedure, then only eat soft foods for several months after your surgery.
After 24 hours, resume brushing and flossing but be very gentle around your implant site. We may advise special instructions for cleaning.
After 24 hours, try rinsing your mouth with warm salt water.
Avoid tobacco products until complete healing has occurred.

You will most likely have discomfort for a few days after your procedure. However, if your implant shows through the gums, or you have persistant bleeding, pain or numbness, please call our office with your concerns.