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<\/a>Are you excited to get your missing teeth replaced with one of the most advanced dental procedures out there? Dental implants in Concord will offer you a slew of benefits that traditional restorations can\u2019t. Keeping up with your gum health and preparing for your big surgery in advance can reduce your risk of complications and infection. Read on for some tips on how to get ready for your implant placement.<\/p>\n
There will be several appointments leading up to your implant surgery. You may need to meet with your dentist as well as a specialist before your surgery, depending on your case. Here\u2019s what your experience will look like leading up to getting dental implants in Westford<\/a>:<\/p>\n Harmful oral bacteria cause illnesses such as gum disease, so keeping them at bay before the surgery can reduce your risk of infection and complications. The best way to do this is to use antibacterial mouthwash regularly beforehand. Your dentist may also prescribe you antibiotics if they determine that\u2019s necessary, if so, don\u2019t forget to keep up with those.<\/p>\n If you\u2019re having IV sedation, you\u2019ll need to fast for 4-12 hours before your surgery. Consult your dentist beforehand for specific instructions. When you do this, you\u2019ll be less likely to become nauseous after the surgery. If the surgery is done with local anesthesia, you won\u2019t have to worry about fasting beforehand.<\/p>\n After your surgery, you may experience some discomfort while your gums are healing. You won\u2019t want to worry about cooking special dinners or foods while you’re healing, so it\u2019s best to prepare beforehand. Meal prep softer foods such as pasta and smoothies for the first few days post-surgery. Your gums may be\u00a0tender, so chewing harder foods like vegetables and trail mix will be difficult. Make sure you get necessary vitamins and proteins even though the foods and drinks you can consume are limited. You\u2019ll be grateful you thought ahead when you\u2019re resting and healing!<\/p>\n This seems like a small issue but remember to have someone pick you up and help get you settled in at home after your surgery. Double-check with your dentist about any medications or supplements that\u00a0you\u2019ll need to continue or stop taking afterward.<\/p>\n Being well rested and preparing your gums and mouth before the surgery can reduce your risk of implant failure and infection. Following these tips are simple compared to the headache of post-surgery complications!<\/p>\n About the Author<\/strong><\/p>\n Dr. Stephen Grossman is an active member of specialist communities for dental implants such as the Academy of Osseointegration. Plus, he created the Dental Collaborative for Implantology Study Club. He is passionate about providing his patients with healthy and bright smiles they can proudly show off. For questions or to schedule a consultation for dental implants, visit his website<\/a> or contact 978-263-1313.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Are you excited to get your missing teeth replaced with one of the most advanced dental procedures out there? Dental implants in Concord will offer you a slew of benefits that traditional restorations can\u2019t. Keeping up with your gum health and preparing for your big surgery in advance can reduce your risk of complications and […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[1],"tags":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.shgperio.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/129"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.shgperio.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.shgperio.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.shgperio.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.shgperio.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=129"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/www.shgperio.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/129\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":132,"href":"https:\/\/www.shgperio.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/129\/revisions\/132"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.shgperio.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=129"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.shgperio.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=129"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.shgperio.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=129"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}\n
Keep Germs At Bay<\/h2>\n
Prepare For IV Sedation<\/h2>\n
Have A Plan In Place<\/h2>\n
Clear The Rest of Your Day<\/h2>\n