For many patients, treatment with dental implants is a very straightforward experience that involves minimal pain or discomfort. As a matter of fact, many patients report that implant surgery is less distressing that root canal treatment or tooth extraction surgery. However, some people are anxious about the procedure, mostly because they do not know what to expect afterwards.
At Harley Street Dental Clinic, we will plan your implant treatment in detail and let you get involved in the process, so you understand that dental implants in Harley Street are a simple procedure. Our experienced dentists will conduct a thorough examination of your mouth and create a personalised treatment plan with a detailed overview of the costs and treatments involved. Once we give you the green light for dental implants in Harley Street, your main focus should be on your implant surgery. However, it is always useful to know as much as possible about the aftercare of your dental implants.
Before the treatment
Planning in advance is always a good idea, but do not get too carried away. Follow these simple steps and you will be ready for your implant surgery:
- Do not change your oral care routine prior to the surgery;
- Do not take any medications prior to the surgery unless you are advised by your dentist;
- Bring someone with you to help you get home after the operation;
- You may not need pain relief, but you can stock on some over-the-counter painkillers for after the surgery.
After the treatment
When your implant surgery is completed, your dentist will ask you to keep the gauzes on the implant sites for a few hours, since the bleeding is likely to continue for a little while. Change the gauzes with fresh ones as you see fit. If the bleeding continues for more than 2-3 days after the operation, visit your dentist immediately since this may be a sign that your dental implants in Harley Street have not properly fused.
To avoid swelling, apply a cold compress directly outside the implant sites, but do not apply too much pressure. Restrict your activities for a few days and introduce solid foods to your diet again after a week.