{"id":381,"date":"2022-12-09T01:39:00","date_gmt":"2022-12-09T01:39:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.milwaukeedentalimplants.com\/blog\/?p=381"},"modified":"2022-12-19T01:39:35","modified_gmt":"2022-12-19T01:39:35","slug":"5-holiday-tips-after-dental-implant-surgery","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.milwaukeedentalimplants.com\/blog\/5-holiday-tips-after-dental-implant-surgery\/","title":{"rendered":"Enjoying the Holidays After Dental Implant Surgery"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"Two<\/a>The holidays can be a great time to schedule your dental implant surgery because you\u2019ll have a few days off from work to heal. While you will have a brief recovery ahead of you, don\u2019t worry about missing out on the season\u2019s festivities. You can still enjoy spending time with your loved ones by following 6 tips during your implant placement<\/a> recovery.\u00a0<\/p>\n

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1. Take Time to Rest<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Don\u2019t plan to attend any gatherings or travel for at least 24 hours after your placement surgery. It can take a few hours for the effects of any numbing agents or sedatives to dissipate, so you\u2019ll need someone to drive you to and from your appointment. Your dentist will recommend resting for a day or two and limiting your activities. Skip any strenuous exercise for a few days because increased blood flow can cause pain and inflammation to rise.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2. Adjust Your Travel Plans<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Your dentist may prescribe pain medications and may advise you not to drive. Traveling by plane doesn\u2019t have any major risks, but your mouth will be sore for a few days, and you may not feel like traveling. After about 1 week, you\u2019ll feel like yourself and ready to head out of town.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

3. Manage Any Pain<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Take any prescribed or OTC pain relievers as recommended by your dentist. Apply a cold compress to the outside of your mouth to numb the area temporarily. It will also reduce any swelling or bruising. In 3 or 4 days, your discomfort will begin to improve. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

4. Watch What You Eat<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

It\u2019s important to maintain a balanced diet for a quick recovery, but you\u2019ll have some limitations. You\u2019ll have to stick to a liquid diet for 1-2 weeks. Be cautious with any hot liquids during the first 24 hours to prevent accidental burns. Don\u2019t drink through a straw because it can dislodge the blood clots forming at the surgical sites. In a couple of weeks, you can introduce softer foods, like mashed potatoes, stuffing, and baked yams. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

5. Drink Plenty of Water<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Although you may feel less than your best, it\u2019s important to stay hydrated to promote your recovery. Avoid any carbonated or alcoholic beverages, which can delay healing. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

6. Maintain Your Oral Hygiene Routine<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Your dentist will review your oral hygiene instructions before you go home. It\u2019s important to keep your mouth clean to reduce your risk of infections. Be careful when cleaning near the implant sites.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You may feel a bit under the weather for a few days, but you\u2019ll be back on your feet in no time. You will have one more reason to smile for the holidays by investing in the next best thing to your natural teeth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

About Dr. Barry R. Franzen<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Dr. Franzen<\/a> earned his dental degree from the Marquette University School of Dentistry and has regularly pursued continuing education to provide advanced services, like dental implants. If you\u2019re ready to start the new year with a complete smile, contact our office<\/a> today to request a consultation.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

The holidays can be a great time to schedule your dental implant surgery because you\u2019ll have a few days off from work to heal. While you will have a brief recovery ahead of you, don\u2019t worry about missing out on the season\u2019s festivities. You can still enjoy spending time with your loved ones by following […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.milwaukeedentalimplants.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/381"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.milwaukeedentalimplants.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.milwaukeedentalimplants.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.milwaukeedentalimplants.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.milwaukeedentalimplants.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=381"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/www.milwaukeedentalimplants.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/381\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":383,"href":"https:\/\/www.milwaukeedentalimplants.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/381\/revisions\/383"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.milwaukeedentalimplants.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=381"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.milwaukeedentalimplants.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=381"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.milwaukeedentalimplants.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=381"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}