Dental implants in Harley Street are essentially used to replace teeth lost to decay, trauma, or gum disease. Your dentist at Harley Street Dental Clinic will insert a titanium rod deep into the jawbone to anchor a crown, creating a natural-looking and stable artificial tooth.
For long-term implant success, effective post-surgical care is required to ensure quick healing and proper bonding of the artificial tooth to the jawbone. Here are some simple steps you should take to ensure the success of your dental implants in Harley Street.
Proper post-surgical care
Implant surgery is intrusive, so a little bleeding and swelling will sometimes be experienced after surgery. Strenuous activity immediately after implant surgery can aggravate swelling and cause bleeding, so we advise you to take a few days to rest to allow your body to completely heal.
Brushing should also be avoided immediately after surgery, as it can injure healing oral tissue and cause pain or bleeding. To keep your mouth clean, rinse with warm, salty water or use an oral rinse prescribed by your dentist at Harley Street Dental Clinic. The surgical site can be open to infection, so be sure to take your prescribed medication as instructed to reduce the risk of any complications.
Allow for healing
It is vital that the surgical site heals properly to allow the bone to bond to the titanium root of your dental implants in Harley Street. To promote faster healing you should avoid alcohol, smoking, or hot drinks, as they could aggravate the surgical site.
Brushing can be resumed after any bleeding stops, but be sure to use a soft-bristled toothbrush and to brush gently using circular motions to prevent injuring your healing oral tissue.
Proper oral hygiene
The success of your dental implants in Harley Street greatly depends on proper oral hygiene. This is because plaque can easily get into the tiny gaps between the implant and your gums. Bacteria in these gaps may then cause gum disease, which could result in gum recession and bone loss, leading to implant failure.
Regular appointments with your dentist at Harley Street Dental Clinic can help to prevent gum disease and means your jawbone can be monitored for potential infections.