Before an important event, you prepare in advance to make the event go smoothly. When you receive dental implants, there’s not much you have to do during the placement procedure. You basically sit back, relax, and leave everything to your dentist. However, some preparation is necessary to have a better experience and better recovery. Here are the steps you need to take to get ready for your dental implant surgery.
Get Answers to Your Questions about the Procedure
Going into your implant placement surgery, you should feel confident and have a good idea of what’s coming. The time to find out important information is not while it’s already happening in your mouth. If you are confused or don’t understand something about the procedure, make sure you ask your dentist beforehand.
Arrange for a Ride Home
Even though nitrous oxide is mild enough that you could function as normal by the time you leave the office, you will have just undergone minor surgery. a result, you need to ask a family member or friend to pick you up from your dentist’s office and drop you off at home. Although you don’t need monitoring, it might be a good idea to have extra support nearby, so you don’t overexert yourself as you recover.
Clear Your Schedule for a Couple of Days
Following this kind of procedure, your body needs plenty of rest to heal. As a result, you shouldn’t return to work for at least a couple of days. Take it easy, sleep, read a book, or binge watch your favorite shows—just allow your body to mend without physical strain.
Have Soft Foods at Home Ready
Until your gum tissue heals sufficiently, you’ll need to eat soft foods. These include eggs, oatmeal, yogurt, mashed potatoes, and the like. Take a little time before your procedure to stock up on these types of foods so that you don’t have to go out to the grocery store for them afterward.
Have a Good Breakfast
On the morning of your procedure, make sure you eat a healthy, filling breakfast to give your body strength. After all, it could be a while until you eat “normal” foods again.
Rinse Your Mouth with Antibacterial Mouthwash
Before leaving for the dentist’s office, take a minute to swish antibacterial mouthwash. Any reduction in bad oral bacteria can help you have a smoother recovery.
Take Medications as Prescribed
If your dentist has prescribed an antibiotic before the surgery, you need to take it as directed. For some, this preparatory step can minimize the chances of complications or infections afterward.
Although you don’t have to do much during the surgery itself, if you follow these tips, you can set yourself up for a less stressful experience and make it easier to mend without complication.
About the Practice
Williamsburg Dental proudly performs dental implant placement and restoration in-office for our patients’ convenience. We can guide you through the entire implant process and answer any questions you may have about your individualized treatment plan. To minimize stress and help you have a more comfortable experience in the chair, we offer nitrous oxide sedation. If you are interested in learning more about the implant placement surgery, contact one of our six locations in Lincoln.