{"id":12,"date":"2018-06-08T10:03:58","date_gmt":"2018-06-08T10:03:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dangreenwooddental.com\/blog\/?p=12"},"modified":"2018-07-08T10:05:40","modified_gmt":"2018-07-08T10:05:40","slug":"dental-implants-sagamore-hills","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.dangreenwooddental.com\/blog\/2018\/06\/08\/dental-implants-sagamore-hills\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Care for Your Mouth after Getting Dental Implants (5 Steps)"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-13\" src=\"https:\/\/dangreenwooddental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/AdobeStock_102819094-300x169.jpeg\" alt=\"portrait of a man outdoors\" width=\"300\" height=\"169\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.dangreenwooddental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/AdobeStock_102819094-300x169.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.dangreenwooddental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/AdobeStock_102819094-768x432.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.dangreenwooddental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/AdobeStock_102819094.jpeg 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/>If you have just gotten <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dangreenwooddental.com\/dental-implants.html\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">dental implants<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> in Sagamore Hills, congratulations! You are so close to enjoying all the benefits of a comprehensive tooth replacement option &#8212; like being able to eat what you want, smile with confidence, and much more. Right after the procedure, though, you are likely feeling a little tired and maybe experiencing some pain. Keeping a few things in mind will help you enjoy a faster and more comfortable recovery. Continue reading for 5 tips on how to take care of yourself after dental implant placement.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">#1: Don\u2019t Skip Meals<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">After you have any oral procedure, you will probably feel sleepy and maybe a little nauseous coming out of the anesthesia that was used to help you relax throughout the surgery. These side effects can curb your appetite for several hours past the procedure, but skipping meals can also slow your recovery. You shouldn\u2019t force yourself to eat anything big or heavy, but getting something into your system by the evening of your procedure will help to ensure that you stay hydrated and healthy to take on the healing that lies ahead. <\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">#2: But Only Eat Soft Foods<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">While it\u2019s a good idea to get some nutrients on the day of and following your dental implant placement, you will not be ready to resume your normal diet just yet. Stick to a soft foods\/liquid diet until discomfort allows you to eat normally again. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Some items that are perfect to eat following an oral procedure include:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Brothy or cream soups<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Smoothies<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Yogurt<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Scrambled eggs<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Mashed potatoes<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Baked white fish<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">To protect the treatment area, avoid eating hot foods and do not suck through a straw.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">#3: Elevate Your Head<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Some amount of swelling will occur after any oral procedure, as inflammation is your body\u2019s response to injury. To limit this side effect, rest (which you should be doing plenty of) with your head propped up on a few pillows. <\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">#4: Avoid Alcohol<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Drinking alcohol soon after any invasive procedure is a bad idea. Your body\u2019s immune system is slowly fighting back, and alcohol will only suppress your ability to heal on time. Plus, combining alcohol with your pain medications can result in nausea and take a toll on your liver. It\u2019s best to stay away until at least a week after the procedure. <\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">#5: Take it Easy<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Perhaps the most important consideration after your dental implant procedure is to get plenty of rest! This is the perfect time to binge your favorite television series or finally finish that book that\u2019s been hanging out on your nightstand. Take a couple days off from work or school if you can. Your body needs sleep to speed the healing process! <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Dental implant procedures are highly successful in eligible candidates, but ignoring these steps after the implantation can cause complications. Eat right and plan to rest and relax and you\u2019ll be back on your feet in no time! <\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Meet the Dentist<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Dr. Dan Greenwood is the dentist Sagamore Hills trusts with its smiles! He offers full-service implant dentistry, from placement to restoration, from the comfort of this state-of-the-art office. To learn more about dental implants or to schedule an appointment, do not hesitate to <\/span><\/i><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dangreenwooddental.com\/contact-us.html\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">contact Dr. Greenwood at <\/span><\/i><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">330-467-2522<\/span><\/i><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">. <\/span><\/i><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If you have just gotten dental implants in Sagamore Hills, congratulations! You are so close to enjoying all the benefits of a comprehensive tooth replacement option &#8212; like being able to eat what you want, smile with confidence, and much more. Right after the procedure, though, you are likely feeling a little tired and maybe [&hellip;]<\/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.dangreenwooddental.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/12"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.dangreenwooddental.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.dangreenwooddental.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.dangreenwooddental.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.dangreenwooddental.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=12"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/www.dangreenwooddental.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/12\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":14,"href":"https:\/\/www.dangreenwooddental.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/12\/revisions\/14"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.dangreenwooddental.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=12"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.dangreenwooddental.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=12"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.dangreenwooddental.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=12"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}