What do you need to know about the after-effects of dental implants?
The tools used by the dentist have progressed a lot in a few decades, as have the anesthetic products. Nevertheless, if the interventions are less long and less painful, the trauma of the flesh remains important and you can suffer from some side effects. Nutrident.fr reviews the surgical consequences of dental implants.
What are the postoperative symptoms of dental implants?
We are not all the same when it comes to pain and the speed of healing, which is why each patient reacts differently. Here are the symptoms you may notice following a procedure.
The pain
When we think of dentist, we often think of pain! It varies according to your natural sensitivity and your stress level. The pain concerns the part affected by the operation, but can also extend to the jaws if you have had to keep your mouth open for a long time, as well as to the lips, which are partially dried out. Headache is also a common side effect.
The dentist will prescribe painkillers to ease the pain and sometimes antibiotics if there is a risk of infection.
Swelling after dental implants
Swelling is normal, as your flesh has undergone trauma. An ice pack applied to the cheek at the site of the swelling will numb the pain and dissipate the swelling. It should subside within 24 to 48 hours after the operation.
Bleeding
You may notice some bleeding within 24 hours after a procedure. If they persist beyond that, contact your dentist for advice.
Bruises
The bruises come later, the next day or the day after, due to the increase in blood pressure. In this case, it is recommended to apply a hot pack that will revive the blood circulation and make all the stigma of the operation disappear.
What are the behaviours to watch out for following dental surgery?
Oral hygiene
Some tissues are exposed during the operation and you must be careful to keep them free of infection. The dentist applies antiseptic care and prescribes medication in some cases.
You should brush your teeth normally, avoiding the painful area of course. Generally, you will keep your mouth healthy by using an antiseptic mouthwash prescribed by your dentist.
The food
Don't risk hurting yourself with solid foods that need to be crushed and chewed. Put yogurt and soup on the menu for a few days!
No smoking
Smoking puts you at great risk. When you smoke, heat is released that will “cook” your flesh alive. Too high a temperature causes necrosis, which prevents healing and is very painful.
On the other hand, tobacco and all its chemical components, in addition to nicotine and tars, may cause infections that will make you miss the few minutes of pleasure from your cigarette.
Instructions for blowing your nose
If your surgery involves your sinuses, you may need to blow your nose frequently. You should avoid blowing your nose loudly at all costs, especially if you have undergone bone grafting in the maxillary sinus. Just sneezing could move the graft, so be very careful in this case.
Everything should be back to normal in a few days and you'll be pleased to have a beautiful, bright smile!