Implant Maintenance

Follow up care and implant maintenance at Darlington Dental Clinic – what you need to know is here. For dental implants in the Durham area call 01325 462082

What to expect following Implant Surgery

Your follow-up care is as important to us as the implantology you have undergone, and we are always available to offer advice or treatment as required.

What to expect and what to do:

BLEEDING
Initially you will feel numb and it may be hard to speak. You may also experience some swelling and a little bleeding from around the implant area. This is normal and any bleeding will generally ease off after 24 hours.
To ease bleeding you can bite on a folded pad of gauze for one hour. Do not replace the pad during this time. Keep your head elevated and apply external cooling to your cheek. Do not have hot drinks.

PAIN
If pain occurs, you can take an over- the-counter non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) such as ibuprofen or paracetamol for a few days. Do not exceed the recommended dosage printed on the packaging.

The first 24 hours:

• Don’t disturb any clot that forms on the wound, as this will prevent further bleeding or infection.
• Do not to rinse your mouth or brush your teeth for 24 hours following surgery.
• We use local anaesthetics for dental implants so it is very important to avoid hot drinks or chewing while the anaesthesia is still working. There is a significant danger of burning or biting yourself.