Some people recover enough to go about their routine activities the day after their procedure, but most take three to five days to feel ready to resume their active lifestyle.

For optimal recovery results, it’s important to follow the guidelines for diet and care provided by your River District Smiles Dentistry. For example, use ice for any facial swelling the first two days and allow stitches to dissolve on their own, which usually occurs in seven to 10 days.

You’ll need to stick to a soft diet for the first few days after you get dental implants and continue to avoid tough, chewy foods for up to six months while your implants fully integrate with your jawbone.

Additionally, although your long-term oral hygiene routine will be similar to the guidelines for natural tooth maintenance, you’ll receive instructions for special cleaning techniques for the weeks immediately following your dental implantation.