Recovering from Dental Crown Implants Surgery
For new patients who have had dental crown
implants from the Fairview, Halifax, clinic, it’s important to know that
recovering from the surgery will require some time. Uncommon post-surgery
issues may include facial swelling, bleeding, pain, and discomfort. Also, you
may be advised to adjust your diet to better support your healing process. Here
are some tips for making the healing process go faster.
The procedure of dental crown implants involves
surgical techniques. In a very small percentage of cases this can unfortunately
result in some complications after the surgery is completed, regardless of how
successful and straightforward the procedure. How quickly the patient heals
depends on a number of factors including the patient’s physical health and
anatomy, whether or not the patient is a smoker, and the skill of the dental
practitioner.
The First 24 Hours
Feeling some pain
is normal after the anaesthetic wears off. The first thing your dentist may give
you is medication, so it’s important to tell him or her if you are on other
medication or herbal supplements. Rest as much as possible after the surgery. You
may also experience bleeding up to 24 hours after the procedure. Eight to 24
hours after surgery is a likely window where you will feel some discomfort – it
will all depend on the patient. Your dentist should use a gauze pad over the
wound after the surgery; firm and constant pressure should be applied to the pad
so that the blood can clot. If there is a great deal of bleeding four hours or
longer after surgery, let your dentist know as soon as possible.
Watch Your Diet
If possible, avoid alcohol and tobacco for the
first two weeks after surgery – excessive consumption of alcohol and tobacco
before the two weeks is over may cause infection and could delay healing
significantly. Also, avoid hot liquids like tea and coffee in the aftermath of
your oral surgery. Hot liquids will increase your blood flow, so if you are
already bleeding, your wounds may start to bleed again.
Being mindful of your diet after undergoing a
procedure for dental crown implants can assist in the healing process. One study shows
that vitamin B12 supplements helped alleviate pain after surgery. Eat foods
that are easy to chew such as pasta, bananas, and eggs. Drink cold beverages
such as juice, milk, and milkshakes. If you are still experiencing tenderness
along your jaw muscles or if you are finding it difficult to open your mouth
after seven to ten days, then call your dentist. In general, take care of your
teeth by watching what you
eat.
Warning Signs: Continued Swelling, Pain,
Bleeding, Fever
After your surgery in a small percentage of
cases, you may experience any of these complications such as excessive bleeding
after four hours or more after the surgery, as well as pain that does not show
signs of improving, swelling that is getting worse two days or longer after the
surgery, vomiting, or fever. If you experience any of these conditions, please
call your dentist right away. It’s vital that you get rest and take the proper
time and care after your surgery to heal from dental crown implants at the
Fairview, Halifax, clinic so that you can go back to your regular schedule.