Post-Operative Instructions: Dental Implants

  • Do NOT disturb the wound. Avoid spitting or touching the wound for a few days after surgery. There may be a metal stump slightly protruding through the gum tissue.
  • Some bleeding or redness is normal for 24 hours. Excessive bleeding (your mouth fills up rapidly with blood) can be controlled by biting on a gauze pad placed directly on the bleeding wound for 1 hour. If bleeding continues, please call the office for further instructions.
  • Swelling is a normal occurrence after surgery. To minimize swelling, apply an ice bag, a plastic bag filled with ice, or a towel filled with ice on the cheek in the area of surgery. Apply the ice continuously, as much as possible, for the first 24 hours.
  • Drink plenty of fluids. Avoid hot liquids or food. Soft food and liquids can be consumed on the day of surgery. You may return to a normal diet 1–2 days after surgery unless otherwise directed.
  • Warm saltwater rinses can be made by mixing a ½ teaspoon of salt in a cup of warm water and should be used at least 4–6 times a day, especially after meals.
  • Brushing your teeth and the healing abutments is no problem. Be gentle initially with brushing the surgical areas.

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Gainesville

Gainesville Oral and Maxillofacial Sugery

1221 Sherwood Park Dr NE, Suite C
Gainesville, GA 30501
Main: (770) 531-1075
Hours: Mon-Thru: 8:30 AM-5:00 PM
Fri: 8:30 AM-2:00PM