After dental implant surgery, it's important to eat soft and easy-to-chew foods to avoid putting excessive pressure on the implant site.
Here are some suggestions for foods you can eat:
- Soft fruits like bananas, ripe mangoes, and applesauce
- Cooked vegetables like mashed potatoes, steamed carrots, and well-cooked spinach. Creamy soups are a great way to get your nutrients
- Protein sources such as scrambled eggs, canned tuna, and tofu
- Soft grains like oatmeal, well-cooked rice, and pasta
- Smoothies or milkshakes made with soft fruits and yoghurt.
Foods to avoid are:
- Warm food for the first 3 days
- Spicy food while on medication to avoid gastritis
- Hard, crunchy, sticky, or spicy foods that could irritate the surgical site and delay healing.
The lifespan of dental implants varies depending on factors such as oral hygiene, overall health, and habits like smoking. With proper care, dental implants can last for up to 30 years to a lifetime. We at Dental Square provide a lifetime warranty for your dental implants, ensuring long lasting satisfaction. Patients will have to follow a maintenance protocol with periodically scheduled appointments for reviewing your dental implants.
Treatment options for infections around dental implants may include antibiotics, surgery, laser therapy with surface decontamination, mechanical debridement, or antimicrobial therapy as authorised by your dentist or oral surgeon once they review the degree of infection. It's essential to follow their instructions carefully and maintain good oral hygiene to prevent further complications.
In severe cases where the infection has caused significant damage to the implant and surrounding tissues, implant removal and replacement with bone grafting may be necessary to rebuild the supporting bone structure before a new implant can be placed.
Signs of infection around dental implants to look out for include sore or tender gums, swelling, bleeding gums, boils or abscesses, a loose implant, bad breath or taste, gum recession, and difficulty chewing. If you notice any of these symptoms, visit us promptly for evaluation and treatment.
Whether dental implants are worth it depends on individual circumstances, such as the patient's oral health, financial situation, and personal preferences. Dental implants offer several benefits, including improved appearance, speech, and chewing ability, but they require a surgical procedure and can be costly.
During the dental implant procedure, local anaesthesia is used to numb the area or even general anaesthesia, so you shouldn't feel any pain. However, some discomfort and swelling are normal after surgery, which can be managed with pain medication prescribed by your dentist. Most patients find the discomfort to be manageable and subside within a few days to a week.
Yes, you can brush your teeth after wisdom tooth removal, but you should avoid brushing over the surgical site. Mouthwash is important to maintain oral hygiene during the healing period. During this time, the surgical site undergoes tissue closure, and proper oral hygiene is crucial to prevent infection and promote healing. Follow any specific instructions provided by your dentist or oral surgeon for optimal healing.
Dr. Ayesha Thajudeen Post Author
Dr. Ayesha Thajudeen is a distinguished General Dental Surgeon and Oral Implantologist, bringing over 15 years of expertise to her practice since 2008. Her academic journey began with the successful completion of her undergraduate studies in 2006 at The Faculty of Dental Sciences, University of Peradeniya, where she excelled in her commitment to dental excellence. Following her graduation, Dr. Thajudeen seamlessly transitioned into academia, assuming the role of Junior Lecturer at the Department of Prosthodontics for a commendable one-year tenure. This experience not only solidified her foundational knowledge but also allowed her to contribute to the development of future dental professionals.
