{"id":392,"date":"2021-10-23T20:35:00","date_gmt":"2021-10-23T20:35:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.21stcenturydental.com\/blog\/?p=392"},"modified":"2025-04-30T13:10:52","modified_gmt":"2025-04-30T13:10:52","slug":"dental-implant-aftercare","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.21stcenturydental.com\/blog\/dental-implant-aftercare\/","title":{"rendered":"Upcoming Implant Surgery? Learn Some Easy Aftercare Tips!"},"content":{"rendered":"
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If you have implant surgery coming up, congrats! You\u2019re on your way toward a healthier, more beautiful smile that allows you a variety of benefits. While dental implants do require surgery, they have a success rate of 95% even after 10 years. Once you get them, it\u2019s up to you to follow your dentist\u2019s instructions for recovery. To ensure that your healing period goes as smooth as possible, here are some aftercare tips you can use!<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Keep Your Mouth Clean!<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The best thing you can do for your recovery is to keep your mouth clean and avoid touching your implant. You can start by cleaning the rest of your smile as normal, but you should avoid the surgical site for the first few days. During the first week, you should rinse your mouth daily with a warm water and salt mixture to promote healing. Additionally, avoid smoking or using tobacco products until your wound is fully healed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Eat These Foods!<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

A lot of people don\u2019t know what exactly to eat after implant surgery. It\u2019s best to stick to soft, easy-to-chew foods. Some examples include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n