Pre-Healing & Post Healing

Instructions

Pre-Healing Instructions

What to expect at your healing appointment

Beginning of Your Healing Appointment

You will be greeted by our amazing front office staff. If you have a driver for the day, we will get their contact info.

You will then be brought back by our assistant team. They will take your vitals and answer any questions you may have.

Tooth Removal

There may be some pressure and noises, but we will ensure your comfort.

Implant Placement

There are several ways your doctor may place your implant.

Freehand

Yomi, a robotic assisted implant guide
X-Guide

Conclusion Of Appointment

If you were sedated, we will bring your driver back to the room and give them any additional instructions. You will also be wheeled to the vehicle if you were sedated.

Healing

Follow all instructions given to you prior and during your appointment to reach optimal healing. Nourish your body with whole foods and get plenty of rest.

Pre-Sedation Instructions

Two weeks prior to your appointment, no grapefruit or grapefruit juice.
2 Days prior to the appointment – please drink at least eight 8-ounce glasses of clear fluids, in addition to your normal caffeinated drinks. This will help you to stay hydrated for your appointment the next day. No alcohol at least 24 hours prior to appointment.
NOTHING to eat eight hours before the appointment.
4-8 hours before the appointment, any form of clear liquid is OK, but no pulp or dairy.
Take ALL of your normal medications prescribed by your doctor UNLESS TOLD OTHERWISE, with one sip of water only.
Unless specified by your dentist, all medicines taken on a routine basis should be continued without interruption. Please swallow with a minimal amount of water if taken within 4 hours prior to the appointment. If you are asthmatic, please bring your inhaler.
No Cannabis use the night before or the day of the appointment.
A responsible adult (18 years or older) MUST accompany you to the clinic and drive you home. If your driver leaves the building, they need to leave their cell phone number with the front office and be no more than 30 minutes from the office. A responsible adult should also remain with the patient for the next 24 hours. The medication has a very strong amnesia effect and frequently you do not remember going home; thus, taking a cab or bus is NOT permitted.
Your judgment and reflexes may be impaired following the anesthetic; you should refrain from driving a car or operating machinery for 24 hours following your appointment.
We will need access to your upper arm, so please wear a shirt/blouse with LOOSE FITTING sleeves. Additionally, monitor leads are attached to index fingers, arms and/or legs. For this reason, nail polish or acrylic nails should be removed from the patient on both index fingers. Do not wear pantyhose. Do not arrange your hair in a ponytail or bun style at the back of your neck. Do not wear lipstick, excessive makeup, or nail polish on the day of the surgery as they can interfere with monitoring equipment. Also, please wear low-heeled shoes, since your coordination will be impaired after surgery.
If you wear contact lenses, DO NOT wear them when you come in for your visit. Dentures, or any jewelry, especially on your lips and tongue need to be taken out prior to surgery and reinserted at home when fully recovered.
ANTIBIOTIC PREMEDICATION. If you have been given premedication for your heart or artificial joints, please take them one hour before the surgery with small sips of water only.
If you do not take the antibiotics your dentist prescribed we may not proceed with your planned surgery. Antibiotics are required NOT just recommended, they are used as an antioxidant to aid in healing and kill infection.
Failure to follow these instructions may result in the cancelation of the sedation appointment.

Recommended for Healing

StellaLife Oral Care Recovery Kit

A natural solution to support healing before and after dental surgery. Includes an antimicrobial peppermint rinse, pain-relief spray, and award-winning topical gel, reducing the need for opioids and steroids.

DentaMedica Recovery Program

A 6-week vitamin and mineral supplement plan designed to boost healing and recovery. Provides essential nutrients to enhance antioxidant and vitamin levels pre- and post-surgery.

What will I be able to Eat?

First 3 Days Liquid Diet

Whole Food Juicing and Smoothies
Warm Smooth Soups
Broths
Plenty of Water, stay hydrated

First 2 Weeks Soft Foods

Foods soft enough to mash with utensil (doesn’t need to be chewed)
Blended Soups
Soft Pastas
Mashed Potatoes and Mashed Veggies

First 4 Months

Will discuss at 2 week follow up

We have partnered with Portland Juice Co. to offer our patients the highest organic quality pressed juices to aid in your healing journey.

You can order direct from from Portland Juice Compay and have it delivered to you or have it delivered to our office and have it ready to take home on the day of your healing appointment.

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Rest is Best

Following your healing treatment, it is recommended to rest for 3 days.

Avoid exercising, heavy lifting and extraneous activities. Take this time to let your body recover.

Post-Healing Instructions

What to Expect

Here are some normal signs during the healing process

Bleeding
Swelling
Bruising
Dry Lips

Discomfort
Slight Fever
Jaw Soreness and Stiffness
Granules if you had a bone graft

Things To Do

Keep the area clean
Ice 20 minutes every 4 hours for the 1st 72 hours. Do not over ice. Keep to 20 min intervals.
Use warm saltwater rinses after meals
Take medications as prescribed
Eat clean, healthy whole foods
Sleep with your head elevated
Wear your Essix if applicable
Follow up with your appointments
Follow Doctor recommendations

Things To Avoid

First 36-48 hours

Do not spit

Do not drink through a straw
No Vigorous rinsing/swishing
No Heat
Do not exercise
Do not brush the surgical site
No touching site with a finger or tongue
No smoking for 2 weeks
Do not wear your night guard or retainer for a few days
Do not Waterpik in the surgical site
Do not oil pull for 2 weeks or use mouth rinses that contain alcohol
*Be cautious. DO NOT chew directly on the implant site*

If you had a Sinus Lift

DO NOT blow your nose for the next seven days.
DO NOT sneeze holding your nose, sneeze with your mouth open.
Keep sinus pressure reduced for at least four weeks post-surgery.
Ex. Do not bear down and hold your breath, fly in an aircraft, or blow balloons.
Keep sinus pressure reduced for at least 2 weeks.
A nasal decongestant can be taken to reduce sinus pressure if needed Ex. Sudafed, Dimetapp, Drixoral.

Pain Control

Take an anti-inflammatory every 6 hours. You can alternate with acetaminophen if needed for pain.

Examples: 600mg Ibuprofen or 10mg of Ketorlac
Do not exceed the daily limit (Refer to medication bottle)
Do not take ibuprofen if prescribed another anti-inflammatory (Ex: Ketolorac or Toradol).
Take anti-inflammatory for 3 days minimum regardless of pain to help with inflammation.

Too much inflammation can lessen blood flow and healing to the area and can cause more discomfort.

What Can I Eat?