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Healing After Dental Implants: What to Expect<\/h1>\n<\/div>\n
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Healing Right after Surgery<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Right after your dental implant surgery in Hoboken<\/a>, you won\u2019t feel any pain due to the sedation and numbing offered by your dentist. You will bite down on a gauze pack to help your blood clot develop well. Bleeding will likely slow within the first few hours; however, you may experience intermittent bleeding for 24 hours or longer.<\/p>\n

After the numbing wears off, you can expect some pain and discomfort. You can use your prescribed pain relievers or take over-the-counter medication to suppress the pain. Your doctor will recommend that you eat soft foods that don\u2019t require chewing, such as smoothies and yogurt.<\/p>\n

1-3 Days after Surgery<\/h2>\n

After the second or third day of your surgery, the treated area should mostly stop bleeding. Symptoms like swelling, discomfort, and pain will start to subside during this time. However, you should continue eating soft foods and avoid intensive exercise as it may lead to discomfort or other complications. It\u2019s okay to brush your other teeth but avoid touching the treated site directly so you don\u2019t damage the blood clot around the treated area.<\/p>\n

7 Days after Surgery<\/h2>\n

Your treated area should have healed significantly between the third and seventh day after surgery. You shouldn\u2019t be experiencing much discomfort, pain, or bleeding. You can start consuming slightly firm foods such as rice and pasta but avoid extremely hard foods, which could cause pain or damage your implant site.<\/p>\n

Two Weeks after Surgery<\/h2>\n

During the second week after your surgery, you should be fully healed. Even though you may feel a slight tenderness around the implant site, it should be completely recovered and normal. After two weeks, you should resume your usual activities and diet without problems. Your dental implant will take about 3-6 months to permanently heal and bond with your jawbone.<\/p>\n

Tips For Dental Implant Surgery Recovery<\/h2>\n

How fast your dental implant surgery heals depends on many factors, including implant location, bone quality, your age, and what you do after the treatment matters too. Here are some tips for faster recovery after a dental implant.<\/p>\n

Stick to soft, nutritious foods for a few days<\/p>\n

1. Avoid strenuous exercise
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What To Expect After Dental Implant Surgery<\/h3>\n
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Whether you recently had a dental implant or are planning to get one in Hoboken, NJ, you may wonder what to expect as you recover. Without a doubt, dental implants are an excellent way to permanently restore your smile. While healing and recovering from implant surgery might seem intimidating, it\u2019s worth every step.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Below, the BOOM Smiles Group dental specialists break down the details of the dental implant healing timeline to help you know what to expect.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Restore Your Smile with Expert Dental Implants from BOOM Smiles Group<\/h2>\n

Our Hoboken dentists<\/a>, Dr. Bhumesh Hirapara, Dr. Ecio Pozzi, and Dr. Stephanie Jacobovitz, are seasoned implant specialists. They will work with you to ensure the best possible outcome and provide detailed recovery instructions to follow after your surgery.<\/p>\n

Ready to book an appointment? Contact us online or call our office at (201) 716-0651<\/a> to talk to one of our dentists.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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