Denture implant surgery is getting very popular these days because of the many benefits that can be gained by getting the procedure done. People love the idea that they can eat whatever they want with implant supported dentures and not have to worry about the sliding around or causing embarrassing moments. (For a better explanation, you may want to read this post that describes what denture implants are.) With any surgery there is a recovery stage. This article is to help you understand and prepare for recovery from denture implants surgery.
The surgery itself only takes about an hour to do, but as part of the denture implants installation screws into your jaw bone and upper gum line bones. Bones, muscles and gums are extremely sore after this procedure and as part of the recovery, you are not supposed to attempt to put in your new dentures until 3-5 days after the surgery. Doctors ask you to do this so that your gums and bones can heal quickly and get rid of some of the soreness you will experience.
Part of preparing yourself for the denture implant surgery is knowing you will be required to eat liquid type foods for 3-5 days after the surgery. You will not be able to put the dentures in so you will have to be content eating protein shakes and other liquid foods for the time being. Many people lose some weight after a surgery like this because they naturally don’t consume the amount of food they would normally eat with teeth. If you are a diabetic it is very important to do some preparation before hand to make sure you have the adequate types of liquid food to keep your insulin levels in check.
Icing your jaw will also help speed up your recovery time. Bruising and soreness will go away faster if you consistently ice your jaw bone several times a day after the denture implant surgery. Taking anti-inflammatory drugs will also help with swelling issues and help to keep your cheeks from bulging.
Most people find that they completely recover within a weeks time and most people can easily snap their new dentures onto the implants within 4 days of the surgery. Most people can eat without any discomfort at all within 6 days of the surgery. It may sound like a lot of days to fully heal, but think of all the enjoyment you will get from having the surgery. Certainly you can sacrifice 6 bad days if you can find satisfaction and enjoyment for the rest of your life. If you follow these steps and really just try to keep the swelling down, you will greatly increase the recovery time for recovery from denture implants surgery.