{"id":181,"date":"2018-09-09T17:24:48","date_gmt":"2018-09-09T17:24:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.drdann.ca\/blog\/?p=181"},"modified":"2018-10-16T17:35:20","modified_gmt":"2018-10-16T17:35:20","slug":"how-ensure-healthy-placement-dental-implants-in-toronto","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.drdann.ca\/blog\/2018\/09\/09\/how-ensure-healthy-placement-dental-implants-in-toronto\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Ensure Healthy Placement of Dental Implants in Toronto"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"AWhen the dentist has determined that you\u2019re eligible for dental implants in Toronto<\/a>, it can be an exciting realization. Having teeth replaced through this method is arguably the best solution for tooth loss overall. Of course, that doesn\u2019t mean there isn\u2019t any patient compliance required.<\/p>\n

Keeping your implant site protected as it heals is key to ensuring successful and long-lasting tooth replacement. Today, a dentist will explain why getting an implant soon after an extraction matters, what aftercare looks like after the surgery is complete, and what you can do to ensure a smooth healing process!<\/p>\n

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Don\u2019t Put Off Follow-Up Appointments<\/h2>\n

During your initial consultation, the dentist probably mentioned the importance of replacing teeth soon after they\u2019re extracted. The moment teeth are missing is the moment that bone begins to shrink in the jaw, resulting in a weaker biting force. The sooner you pursued dental implants, the better off your jaw will be to receive them.<\/p>\n

With that being said, once the implant is placed, you\u2019ll need to continue regular follow-ups to the dentist so they can confirm that the implant is healing properly. Even though the implant restoration cannot develop decay like natural enamel, the gum tissue surrounding it needs to remain healthy so the implant can properly adhere to the gum line.<\/p>\n

Follow All the Dentist\u2019s Orders<\/h2>\n

Immediately following your surgery, the dentist will go over all the essential steps of aftercare. While this was likely addressed during your consultation, it\u2019s imperative that you avoid the use of all tobacco products, whether they be cigarettes, chewing tobacco or shisha for hookah. Tobacco dramatically affects the healing process and can easily cause implant failure.<\/p>\n

Additionally, you\u2019ll need to take any prescription medications that the dentist provides you to mitigate discomfort following your surgery. Take any antibiotics you\u2019ve been described consistently, making sure not to skip any of your doses. If you experience any swelling, use a cold compress to help reduce it, particularly after the first one to two days. Use this time to rest before continuing your daily activities.<\/p>\n

Maintain Good Oral Hygiene and Diet<\/h2>\n

Stick to a soft diet immediately following surgery for the first week, making sure to avoid hard or sticky foods that could damage the implant. Avoid using straws which could harm the implant site. A good aftercare diet may include:<\/p>\n