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If you\u2019re missing one or more teeth, chances are you\u2019ve\nheard about dental\nimplants.<\/a> These small titanium posts are inserted directly into the jawbone\nto replace the roots of lost teeth. However, you probably have some questions,\nsuch as, \u201cHow long does it take to recover from implant placement?\u201d So, let\u2019s take\na closer look at the process and recovery time with an implant procedure. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Don\u2019t Smoke <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Refrain from chewing tobacco as well as smoking anything. Tobacco\nslows down the natural healing process. Be especially careful to not smoke in\nthe first week following implant placement, as that could drastically increase\nyour risk for implant failure. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Don\u2019t Blow Your Nose <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If you find yourself having to sneeze, keep your mouth open\nwhen you do so. This will avoid any pressure in the sinus area that could interfere\nwith the implant placement site. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Don\u2019t Drink Liquids Through a Straw <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

This can cause pain and bleeding from the implant site. It can\nalso cause a painful condition called dry socket, where the forming blood clot\nover the implant gets dislodged. This means that you\u2019ll essentially have to\nstart the healing process over again. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Stick to Soft Foods <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

For at least the first two weeks after your dental implant\nplacement, you\u2019ll want to stay on a diet of soft foods. Stick to stuff that is\nfinely chopped or pureed. After that, avoid any foods that you can\u2019t cut with\nthe side of a fork. Your gums will be sensitive for several days, so if you eat\nanything too hard, it could cause pain and complications. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Use a Cold Compress <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

To relive pain, swelling, and pressure after your implant\nsurgery, apply a cold compress to the appropriate side of your face for 20\nminutes at a time. Don\u2019t apply ice directly. Wrap an ice pack in a towel\ninstead. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Rinse Your Mouth with Saltwater <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Allow half a teaspoon of salt and half a teaspoon of baking\nsoda to dissolve in an eight-ounce glass of water. Hold this solution in your\nmouth for two to three minutes every hour to make your mouth cleaner and more\ncomfortable. Just be sure to not spit it out too hard, as that may result in\ndry socket. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Take Medications as Prescribed <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If your dentist or doctor prescribed antibiotics, be sure to\ntake the entire dose, even if you don\u2019t think you need it. If they prescribe\npainkillers, take them as directed, nothing more or nothing less. Taking the\nfirst pain pill before your initial anesthesia wears off may make the following\nsoreness a little easier to bear. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

It takes a couple of weeks or so to recover from dental\nimplant placement, but if you follow these tips, that process should be smooth\nsailing. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

About the Author <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Dr. James Sierra has taken more than 1,200 hours of continuing\neducation, and as such, has earned a Fellowship with the Academy of General Dentistry.\nHe has also achieved a Fellowship in the International Congress of Oral\nImplantologists. He has always had a special interest in dental implants, so\nyou can trust that you will be in good hands for your implant placement\nprocedure. To learn more about dental implants, contact Dr. Sierra<\/a>\nat (281) 482-2631. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

If you\u2019re missing one or more teeth, chances are you\u2019ve heard about dental implants. These small titanium posts are inserted directly into the jawbone to replace the roots of lost teeth. However, you probably have some questions, such as, \u201cHow long does it take to recover from implant placement?\u201d So, let\u2019s take a closer look […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-134","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-uncategorized"],"yoast_head":"\nProcess and Recovery Time After an Implant Procedure | Dr. James Sierra<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"It can take a while to fully recover from getting dental implants. 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