{"id":6,"date":"2019-11-27T19:44:00","date_gmt":"2019-11-27T19:44:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.galleriadentalspringfield.com\/blog\/?p=6"},"modified":"2022-05-03T12:20:59","modified_gmt":"2022-05-03T12:20:59","slug":"tips-caring-for-dental-implants-springfield","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.galleriadentalspringfield.com\/blog\/2019\/11\/27\/tips-caring-for-dental-implants-springfield\/","title":{"rendered":"3 Tips to Care for Your Dental Implants"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-7 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/www.galleriadentalspringfield.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/dental-implant-consultation-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"dental implant consultation\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.galleriadentalspringfield.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/dental-implant-consultation-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.galleriadentalspringfield.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/dental-implant-consultation-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.galleriadentalspringfield.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/dental-implant-consultation-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.galleriadentalspringfield.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/dental-implant-consultation-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.galleriadentalspringfield.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/dental-implant-consultation-2048x1365.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/>Have you made the choice to replace your missing teeth with dental implants in Springfield? You\u2019ve made a smart decision for your dental health and your quality of life. They closely replicate the entire structure of your tooth, allowing you to enjoy the next best thing to your real teeth. Not to mention, they are the most predictable treatment for tooth loss with the highest success rate. In fact, your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.galleriadentalspringfield.com\/dental-implants.html\">dental implants<\/a> can last for decades. Here are 3 tips to ensure your new smile has the care it needs to thrive.<\/p>\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. Keep your mouth clean and protect your surgical sites.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The biggest threat to the long-term success of your smile is\nan infection. Immediately after your placement surgery, you have the highest\nrisk of infection until you\u2019ve fully healed, which can take several weeks.\nThere\u2019s no need to worry. You can significantly reduce your risk of complications\nby following a few tips:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Clean any remaining natural teeth using your regular\noral hygiene routine but be careful not to touch the surgical sites with your\ntoothbrush until any tenderness in the gum tissue has subsided. Then, clean the\narea well twice a day after you\u2019re healed. <\/li><li>Rinse your mouth with warm salt water a few\ntimes throughout the day to neutralize bacteria and promote the healing\nprocess.<\/li><li>Eat soft foods until your gum tissue has healed.\nKeep food away from your surgical sites as long as possible, especially those\nthat are hard or sharp, like taco shells.<\/li><li>Don\u2019t smoke for at least 2 weeks after your\nplacement surgery.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. Take extra precautions until your anesthetic dissipates. <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>A local anesthetic is used to ensure your comfort during\nyour placement surgery. Unfortunately, it can take several hours for the\neffects to dissipate, which means you may not have full sensations in your\nmouth. As a result, it\u2019s best to take a few extra precautions until the\nanesthetic wears off, such as:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Check your foods and drinks to ensure they are\nroom temperature. Anything that\u2019s too hot can cause a burn you may not feel\nright away. <\/li><li>Don\u2019t rub your tongue or finger over the\nsurgical site, even if you don\u2019t feel any pain. <\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. Manage any pain or swelling.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>As with any surgery, you can expect there to be some pain,\nswelling, or bruising while you recover, which tends to peak about 2-3 days\nafter the procedure. Thankfully, there are several things you can do to manage\nit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Apply a cold compress to the outside of your\nface for 10 minutes. It can be repeated every 20 minutes.<\/li><li>Sleep with your pillow propped up for 2-3 nights\nto reduce swelling.<\/li><li>Take an over-the-counter pain reliever.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Enjoy a Complete Smile<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Your new smile can last for a lifetime with the right care.\nTake the time to commit to your dental implants to protect your investment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>About Dr. Eric L. Tolliver<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.galleriadentalspringfield.com\/meet-the-dentist.html\">Dr. Eric\nL. Tolliver<\/a> believes a healthy smile improves your overall quality of life.\nHe strives to provide the advanced solutions each patient needs to enhance their\nwellbeing through their oral health. Besides caring for your natural teeth, he\nalso provides the latest tooth replacement options, like dental implants. If\nyou\u2019re ready to treat your tooth loss, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.galleriadentalspringfield.com\/contact.html\">contact our office\ntoday<\/a> to schedule your consultation. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Have you made the choice to replace your missing teeth with dental implants in Springfield? You\u2019ve made a smart decision for your dental health and your quality of life. They closely replicate the entire structure of your tooth, allowing you to enjoy the next best thing to your real teeth. 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