Supporting a Smooth and Successful Recovery
Proper aftercare plays an important role in the healing and success of your dental implant treatment. Learn how to care for your implant site, manage your recovery, and follow important guidelines to support healing after your procedure.
Post-Operative Care for Successful Healing
Following your dental implant procedure, proper aftercare is important for protecting the implant site and supporting a smooth recovery. Follow these instructions carefully to promote healing and help achieve the best possible results.
Home Instructions After Dental Implant Surgery
After surgery, avoid disturbing the implant area. Do not rinse, spit forcefully, or touch the surgical site on the day of your procedure. A healing abutment may be visible through the gum tissue, which is a normal part of the implant process.
Bleeding
Minor bleeding or blood-tinged saliva is normal during the first 24 hours. If heavier bleeding occurs, apply firm pressure by biting on gauze placed over the surgical area. Contact our office if bleeding continues.
Swelling
Swelling is a normal part of healing. Apply an ice pack or a towel-wrapped bag of ice to the treatment area during the first 36 hours to help reduce swelling.
Diet
Drink plenty of fluids and avoid hot foods or beverages immediately after surgery. Choose soft foods and liquids on the day of your procedure and gradually return to your normal diet as directed.
Pain
Take pain medication as recommended once the local anesthesia begins to wear off. Follow all instructions provided by Dr. Humes and avoid driving, operating machinery, or consuming alcohol while taking prescription medication.
Some discomfort is expected after surgery and should improve over time. Contact our office if pain worsens or does not improve.
Antibiotics
If antibiotics are prescribed, take them as directed to help prevent infection and support proper healing.
Oral Hygiene
Maintaining good oral hygiene is essential for recovery. Use prescribed rinses as directed and continue gentle brushing around the surgical area and healing abutment. Warm salt water rinses may also be recommended to keep the area clean.
Activity
Limit physical activity immediately after surgery, as exercise may increase swelling, bleeding, or discomfort. Gradually return to normal activities as your recovery progresses.
Wearing Your Prosthesis
Avoid wearing partial dentures, flippers, or full dentures immediately after surgery unless instructed otherwise by Dr. Humes. Your team will advise when it is safe to resume wearing your prosthesis.
Your Recovery Is an Important Part of Treatment
Following your post-operative instructions can help promote proper healing and long-term implant success. If you have questions or concerns during your recovery, our team at Granbury Oral and Facial Surgery is here to provide guidance and support.
Our Location
Visit our Granbury office for professional oral and facial surgical care. We look forward to providing expert treatment in a comfortable, welcoming environment for all our patients.
707 Paluxy Road, Granbury, TX, USA
(817) 579-2675
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8:30 AM - 4:00 PM
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8:30 AM - 4:00 PM
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8:30 AM - 4:00 PM
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8:30 AM - 4:00 PM
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8:30 AM - 4:00 PM
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707 Paluxy Rd, Granbury, TX 76048
(817) 579-2675
Sun
Closed
Mon
8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Tues
8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Wed
8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Thurs
8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Fri
8:00 AM - 2:30 PM
Sat
Closed