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How do I care for my dental implant after surgery?

Post-operative care after dental implant surgery

Compliance Any surgical or invasive procedure carries risks. Before proceeding, patients should seek a second opinion from an appropriately qualified health practitioner. Individual results vary. Immediately after surgery
  • Expect numbness for a few hours - this is normal
  • Swelling and discomfort for several days is expected
  • Apply a cold compress to the outside of the cheek for short periods in the first 24 hours
Follow your clinician's written instructions for
  • Diet - soft foods during the healing phase
  • Oral hygiene - gentle cleaning around the implant site
  • Medications - take antibiotics and pain relief as prescribed
  • Activity - avoid strenuous exercise initially
  • Sleeping position
Contact Dental 99 if
  • Swelling is increasing after day 3 rather than reducing
  • You develop a fever or feel unwell
  • The implant site looks unusual or you're concerned
Escalate to human agent If the patient reports severe swelling, uncontrolled bleeding, or difficulty breathing - advise them to seek urgent medical care immediately.