Immediate Care After Dental Implant Surgery
First Day
- Apply ice packs to face for 20 minutes every hour to reduce swelling
- Avoid spitting or vigorous mouth rinsing
- Take pain medication and antibiotics as prescribed
- Consume only soft, cold foods
First Week
- Continue ice pack application for first three days
- Rinse mouth with warm salt water after each meal
- Avoid smoking and alcohol completely
- Sleep with head elevated on two pillows
First Month
- Maintain careful oral hygiene with soft toothbrush
- Avoid hard or sticky foods
- Don't chew directly on implant side
- Attend follow-up appointments with your dentist
Long-Term Care
- Brush teeth twice daily with soft toothbrush
- Use dental floss daily around the implant
- Regular cleaning visits every 3-6 months
- Avoid biting on very hard objects
Signs Requiring Immediate Consultation
- Persistent bleeding for more than 24 hours
- Severe pain not responding to medication
- Increasing swelling after the third day
- Fever or elevated temperature
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