How To Relieve Pain From Dental Implant At Home
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Mild pain and sensitivity after dental implant surgery are normal. You can easily alleviate this mild discomfort at home and with your dentist’s guidance. Avoiding behaviours that may damage the healing tissue is important, as pushing the implant area with your tongue or constantly checking it increases pain and slows down healing. If you experience throbbing or increasing pain after dental implant surgery, consult your dentist without delay.
1. Cold compress
Cold application constricts the blood vessels in the area, thereby reducing pain. The cold compress is applied to the outside of the cheek. Certain precautions should also be taken when applying ice. Wrap the ice in a thin cloth and apply it to the cheek for 10 minutes, then take a 10-minute break. This method reduces both swelling and pain after dental implant surgery.
2. Saltwater rinse
The saline solution helps keep the implant site clean. The antiseptic properties of salt prevent the development of infection and can alleviate pain associated with it. Saltwater rinses should be used carefully. Do not rinse your mouth during the first 24 hours after dental implant surgery. In the following days, gently rinse with warm salt water, avoiding any behaviours that could damage the implant site.
3. Medications
To manage pain after a dental implant, the dentist may prescribe painkillers. If necessary, antibiotics may also be prescribed. The dentist determines the appropriate medications and doses based on the patient’s overall health. Pain and swelling usually subside gradually within a few days after the implant is placed. Throbbing pain, pain that persists for more than a few days, or increasing discomfort may indicate infection or implant failure. In such cases, it is essential to consult the dentist who performed the surgical procedure.
4. Soft and warm foods
Patients are advised to consume soft and warm foods for one week to protect the implant site. Recommended options include nutritious soups, pureed foods, omelettes, and soft fruits and vegetables such as bananas, avocados, and melons. During the healing process, hard or chewy foods like nuts, apples, pears, and chewing gum, as well as hot tea and coffee, should be avoided.
5. Oral hygiene
Inadequate cleaning of implant site can lead to bacterial accumulation and inflammation over time, increasing pain and swelling. Therefore, gentle and regular oral hygiene helps protect the area and promotes healthier, faster healing. Implant site will be sensitive on the first day after surgery, so avoid brushing it. From the second day onwards, gently clean your teeth.
6. Adjusting the implant or crown
If you have received temporary crowns after dental implant surgery, you may experience some discomfort. In this case, your dentist will examine crowns and make any necessary adjustments. This helps relieve the pressure that is causing the pain.
7. Rest
Resting and avoiding exercise or strenuous activity allows the body to focus on healing the surgical site. Without adequate rest, the body cannot fully concentrate on the healing process, and pain may last longer. A proper rest period helps minimise discomfort.
8. Avoiding smoking and alcohol
Smoking and alcohol consumption reduce the amount of oxygen in the bloodstream, which increases both the risk of infection and pain at the implant site. It is particularly important to stop smoking and drinking alcohol during the initial healing period or, if not possible, to limit them as much as possible.
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