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If you’ve taken the plunge and invested in dental implants St Albans then we at UK Dental Specialists couldn’t be more pleased for you. We’re sure you’re going to reap all the benefits of these life enhancing appliances. In order for you to get the most of your dental implants St Albans you need to make sure you take good care of them from day one. So, how do you do this? We’ve got all the information right here.
Post op recovery
As with any operation the recovery stage is just as important as the operation itself. If you aren’t properly recovered and your stress hormones aren’t taken back down to normal, your body will naturally just find the healing process much harder.
After you’ve undergone any stage of the implant process it’s best practice to take a couple of days off work to enable your body to recover properly. Having a couple of days relaxing on the sofa just allows for the body to chill and reset, and begin the healing process in a calm, safe way. If you undergo surgery and jump straight back into a packed day of work and chores your body won’t have the time or space it needs to assess and readjust.
Practically speaking you should be avoiding any chewy foods or eating on that side of the mouth in the following days and as tempting as touching is, please avoid touching the area. You could disrupt the wound or even spread bacteria and cause infections. Avoids gyms, saunas, steam rooms and swimming pools for a week, as all these could upset the area or lead to infection.
Post recovery care
One you’ve fully recovered from your dental implants St Albans procedure you’ll be able to start taking care of them long term. The care for your implants is exactly the same as the care for your teeth. Oral hygiene is very important and with dental implants it’s even more so. Unfortunately we often see patients who think because dental implants aren’t real that they’ll not need the same upkeep as natural teeth, but this is wrong. Dental implants are at risk of failure if they develop peri-implantitis (gum disease for implants). It’s a serious condition that wears down the implants just as gum disease does with the natural bone. The way to stop this development is by practicing good oral hygiene every single day without fail. Habits make heroes.
Good oral hygiene
If you’re unsure what to do to make certain you’re following best practice in your hygiene routine then don’t worry, you can speak to us at the practice any time and we’ll guide you through what you’re missing. We’d also recommend booking in to see the hygienist who will be able to give your teeth a deep clean and identify the gaps in your current routine with no bother.
In the meantime
Brush twice a day every day, use circular motions across the full 360 degrees of the tooth’s surface, pay attention to the back of teeth as well as the front and floss every day.