{"id":6,"date":"2020-01-28T16:44:31","date_gmt":"2020-01-28T16:44:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.murphydentalhome.com\/blog\/?p=6"},"modified":"2020-02-14T16:44:47","modified_gmt":"2020-02-14T16:44:47","slug":"dental-implants-murphy-after-surgery","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.murphydentalhome.com\/blog\/2020\/01\/28\/dental-implants-murphy-after-surgery\/","title":{"rendered":"After Dental Implant Surgery: What You Can Expect"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignleft size-medium\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.murphydentalhome.com\/blog\/2020\/01\/28\/dental-implants-murphy-after-surgery\/\" class=\"block-image-link\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/www.murphydentalhome.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/AdobeStock_241876598__1581698242_59470-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"Woman admiring her new dental implants\" class=\"wp-image-7\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.murphydentalhome.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/AdobeStock_241876598__1581698242_59470-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.murphydentalhome.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/AdobeStock_241876598__1581698242_59470-768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.murphydentalhome.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/AdobeStock_241876598__1581698242_59470.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>One of the reasons that <a href=\"https:\/\/www.murphydentalhome.com\/dental-implants.html\">dental implants in\nMurphy<\/a> are such a popular tooth replacement option is that once they\u2019re\nplaced, they\u2019re extremely easy to take care of. These durable, lifelike\nrestorations simply need to be regularly brushed and flossed like the rest of\nyour teeth to keep them strong and healthy for decades to come. However, you\ncan\u2019t just pop in a dental implant and start using it like you can with a set\nof dentures. Until it\u2019s fully healed after being placed, you need to take care\nof it to ensure its success. Here\u2019s what you can expect after your dental\nimplant surgery and what you can do to help the recovery process go as smoothly\nas possible. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What to Expect After Dental Implant Surgery<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Just like how every smile is different, the placement of a\ndental implant is a unique process for everyone. However, some things you can\ngenerally expect right after your dental implant surgery are:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Some swelling in your gums and face.<\/strong> This\nnatural response to surgery may not be fully apparent until 24 hours after the\nprocedure. Although it will naturally ease over several days, you can also reduce\nit by applying ice packs to the outside of your mouth for 20 minutes at a time.\n<\/li><li><strong>Occasional bleeding or blood-tinged saliva.<\/strong>\nSome bleeding is to be expected as your gums heal. Like the swelling, it too\nwill naturally stop on its own. To help stop any bleeding, gently bite down on\na piece of damp gauze to apply slight pressure to the implant site. <\/li><li><strong>Taking medication.<\/strong> To minimize discomfort\nafter the surgery, you can take an anti-inflammatory painkiller like Ibuprofen\nbefore the local anesthetic wears off. Your dentist may also prescribe\nantibiotics or an antibacterial mouthwash to help keep the implant site clean\nand healthy. <\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Tips for a Smooth Recovery After Dental Implant Surgery<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Like most surgeries, you should take some time to rest after\nyour new tooth is implanted. Here\u2019s how to care for your new tooth right after\nthe procedure:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Watch what you eat.<\/strong> While your mouth is\nnumb, it\u2019s important to avoid foods or drinks that are hot, crunchy, or require\na lot of chewing. When feeling is restored, you can eat foods that are soft\nenough to cut with the side of a fork, as long as you avoid using your new\ntooth.<\/li><li><strong>Reduce your activity.<\/strong> For the first\nseveral days after the surgery, you should limit your physical activity as much\nas possible. Being active raises your blood pressure, which can cause more\nbleeding and prolong your recovery period.<\/li><li><strong>Keep your mouth clean.<\/strong> Good oral hygiene\nwill protect against infection as the implant site heals. You can gently rinse\nyour mouth with a warm glass of saltwater or carefully brush around your new\ntooth to keep away harmful bacteria. <\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The good news is that once your mouth has healed, your\ndental implants will require far less maintenance. You can continue to keep\nyour implant and the rest of your natural teeth healthy with regular brushing\nand flossing, and you\u2019ll have a beautiful, functional smile that will last for decades\nto come. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">About the Author<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><em>At other dental offices, you might need to see a\nspecialist who isn\u2019t your dentist to have a dental implant placed. However, at\nMurphy Dental Home, we strive to meet all your dental care needs under one\nroof. Dr. Khushboo Gandhi\u2019s extensive experience and training allows her to\nperform every step of your dental implant procedure personally. If you\u2019d like\nto know more about what to expect from dental implant process, feel free to\ncontact her at her <\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.murphydentalhome.com\/contact.html\"><em>website<\/em><\/a><em>\nor at <strong>(972) 532-6506. <\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"One of the reasons that dental implants in Murphy are such a popular tooth replacement option is that once they\u2019re placed, they\u2019re extremely easy to take care of. These durable, lifelike restorations simply need to be regularly brushed and flossed like the rest of your teeth to keep them strong and healthy for decades to come. However, you can\u2019t just pop in a dental implant and start using it like you can with a set [&hellip;] <a class=\"read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/www.murphydentalhome.com\/blog\/2020\/01\/28\/dental-implants-murphy-after-surgery\/\">(Read More)<\/a>","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-6","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-uncategorized"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.5 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>What Happebs After Dental Implant Surgery Murphy | Murphy Dental Home<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Are you ready to get dental implants in Murphy? 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