A dentist has offered some top tips on how best to recover after undergoing dental implants.
Dr Tim Miller, who runs a practice in San Rafael in the US, said this treatment has a very high success rate, but there are some things you can do to make yourself more comfortable afterwards.
He recommended keeping an ice pack on the affected area right after the dental implants, swapping this for a heat pack after 48 hours.
Painkillers may help if there is significant discomfort, while mouth rinses are a must to get rid of bacteria, Dr Miller said.
Resting with the head elevated straight after the procedure may help the patient to get a good night’s sleep.
In the long-term, brushing and flossing may be resumed to keep the implants in good condition, the expert concluded.
Last month, Emily Cheeseman from Kent told the Daily Mail dental implants had helped her to get her smile back after years of suffering from a condition called hypodontia.
