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Pre and Post-Dental Implant Surgery Guidelines

By on January 17, 2014

After carefully going over your medical history, your dentist finally deems you suitable for dental implants. That’s certainly music to your ears since you know very well that dental implants can help you eliminate all of the problems that come with missing teeth. They permanently fuse to your jawbone, making it possible for you to own a set of replacement teeth that possesses all of your real teeth’s characteristics. And just like your natural tooth roots, they allow you to maintain your youthful appearance by stimulating your jawbone and keeping it from shrinking. Although dental implants can drastically improve your life, getting them is anything but a walk in the park.

To protect yourself from any risks and side effects that your procedure may bring, you must comply with the pre and post-dental implant surgery guidelines below.

Pre-Dental Implant Surgery
• Give your dentist your undivided attention. Your dentist will give you a thorough background on dental implant surgery as well as specify some instructions that you need to follow in preparing for your procedure. Therefore, you should focus on everything that he tells you.
• Limit your medications to those prescribed by your dentist. Taking medications outside your dentist’s prescription may complicate your entire procedure.
• Refrain from smoking and drinking. Smoking and drinking can jeopardize your chances of undergoing a successful dental implant surgery.
• Don’t eat or drink anything at least six hours before your appointment. You may end up vomiting in the middle of your operation.

Post-Dental Implant Surgery
• Take it easy. Performing physical activities right after your procedure can cause you to bleed more.
• Contact your dentist if pain and swelling persist for three to four days. Such conditions indicate post-surgery complications, which have to be addressed as soon as possible.

For additional pre and post-dental implant surgery guidelines, you may talk to Dr. David Smith here at our Carmel, IN dental office. You may also set an appointment by calling 317-597-8748 or by accomplishing our patient form.

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