{"id":60,"date":"2023-02-28T17:46:11","date_gmt":"2023-02-28T17:46:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.thenudental.com\/blog\/?p=60"},"modified":"2023-02-28T17:46:11","modified_gmt":"2023-02-28T17:46:11","slug":"what-you-should-know-about-dental-implant-aftercare","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.thenudental.com\/blog\/2023\/02\/28\/what-you-should-know-about-dental-implant-aftercare\/","title":{"rendered":"What You Should Know About Dental Implant Aftercare"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignleft size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thenudental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/AdobeStock_112836383__1677606100_14333.jpg\" alt=\"dentist showing their patient a model of a dental implant\" class=\"wp-image-61\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thenudental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/AdobeStock_112836383__1677606100_14333.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.thenudental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/AdobeStock_112836383__1677606100_14333-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.thenudental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/AdobeStock_112836383__1677606100_14333-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thenudental.com\/dental-implants.html\">Dental implants<\/a> are often recommended for patients with missing teeth for quite a few reasons. They\u2019re incredibly realistic, and they outlast other tooth replacement options by decades.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, dental implants also involve surgery\u2014the titanium implant is surgically connected to the jaw, which is what gives them stability. However, this can raise a lot of questions for patients. If you want to know anything about how to take care of yourself after the procedure, here are the answers to some of the most common questions people ask.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Will I Be Uncomfortable?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>People naturally have a lot of questions about whether they\u2019ll be in pain in the days after the procedure. Thankfully, your dentist will already be well ahead of you. Depending on the severity of the procedure, your dentist will prescribe you painkilling medication to help you recover.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Of course, your dentist may not do that if they feel that the surgery doesn\u2019t warrant it. In either case, you can take pain medication\u2014prescription or over-the-counter\u2014when the anesthesia wears off, 2-4 hours after the surgery.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Will There be Bleeding?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>A little bit of blood is common after surgery, especially in the first 48-72 hours. Your doctor probably blocked the surgical area off with a little bit of gauze when they finished, which you can replace if the bleeding is heavy. If it becomes a real problem that lasts for days, you can always call your dentist to ensure that everything is normal.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Can I Drive Home After My Surgery?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Calling an Uber or getting a favor from a friend can add another thing to do on top of already-stressful surgery preparations. That said, you\u2019ll probably be put under anesthesia for the surgery, and afterward, you will likely still be pretty groggy. Anesthetics also tend to blur people\u2019s vision after they wear off, making driving a really bad idea. You should make arrangements before the procedure to have someone drive you home.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Of course, this is an abbreviated list of questions that you could have. If you\u2019re wondering anything else, feel free to ask your dentist about it\u2014they\u2019ll be happy to put you at ease.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">About the Author<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Dr. Admasu Gizachew is a dentist whose top priority is changing his patients\u2019 lives for the better. He makes it a point to spend at least two hours with new patients to get to know them on a personal level. Dr. Gizachew earned his degree from the NYU College of Dentistry, and he has received extensive dental implant training from Rutgers University.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have any questions about dental implant aftercare, he can be reached at his <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thenudental.com\/contact.html\">website<\/a> or by phone at (732) 863-3899.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Dental implants are often recommended for patients with missing teeth for quite a few reasons. They\u2019re incredibly realistic, and they outlast other tooth replacement options by decades. However, dental implants also involve surgery\u2014the titanium implant is surgically connected to the jaw, which is what gives them stability. 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