Dental implants are one of the best options for replacing lost teeth and play a very effective role in restoring the beauty of your smile... But for this treatment to last well, you must take care after the implant seriously, because otherwise you may face various complications such as tooth infection, implant failure, and... The steps and treatment period of **dental implant** is very time-consuming and long, once your gum tissue communicates with the implant, it is your turn.... If you do the implant maintenance process correctly, these beautiful teeth can have a long life and last like your natural teeth.... Some people think that because the implant is actually an artificial tooth and does not need care, while there is no need to care for the roots and nerves.. Luxury and expensive if If it is done well, it will last longer and you will enjoy it more... In this regard, it is necessary to pay attention to a series of tips and strategies that are useful in the care of dental implants and do them... After the surgery, you need help because of the strong drugs and painkillers that are used, and you must be with him to guide the first stage of care for the implant at home.... If you are busy with work, you should take two to three days off and avoid heavy and intense activities... It falls... ### 2-Swelling and bruising control Swelling and bruising of the gums after implantation is normal and you can easily manage this problem with an ice compress. It is better to use an ice pack for 48 hours to improve the swelling and bruising... ### 3- Take bleeding seriously. Bleeding from the implant site or redness of the oral saliva is normal for up to 48 hours, and you can control it by biting a tea bag or sterile gauze. The tannic acid in the tea constricts the blood vessels and makes blood clotting easier. One of the most common side effects of dental implants is pain after surgery, which can be controlled with painkillers prescribed by the dentist and generally decreases and disappears 4 days after implant surgery.. Other symptoms that you may experience during this time are throat stiffness and difficulty in swallowing, which will disappear after a short period of time. Oral and dental hygiene Maintaining oral and dental hygiene is one of the determining factors in post-implant care. The soft tissues around the implant need a clean environment to heal, and one of the causes of implant failure is tooth infection. Be sure to use a soft toothbrush and brush and floss twice a day. After every meal, wash your mouth with a glass of warm water and salt to remove food residues and prevent infection and other complications.. Site.... For this reason, eating hard and sticky foods can be a problem for dental implants and even for natural teeth... Among the foods that you should avoid to increase the life of your dental implant are: - Ice - Caramel - Dried fruit - Candy - Toffee - Potato chips - Carrot - apple - Steak ### 8- How to consume soda One of the most important cares after the implant is to drink a lot of fluids and you should try to keep the surgery site hydrated, but the way to consume it is very important.... Avoid drinking very hot and very cold drinks for at least one week after surgery and make sure not to use a straw to drink drinks... ### 9- Healthy diet To maintain the implanted tooth, you must follow a healthy and nutritious diet and use foods that have a positive effect on your healing process and accelerate this process. Foods that you can consume after implant surgery are: - Cold water - Mashed potatoes - Cold milk - Milkshake - Natural juice without sugar - Ice in heaven - Types of ice cream - Yogurt - jelly - buttermilk - Jelly and soft desserts After the numbness of the teeth is removed, you can gradually use foods such as soup, soup, eggs, and pancakes.... ### 10- Don't forget to floss.. According to statistics, only 16% of adults use dental floss.. To prevent dental implant infection, you should floss twice a day. The use of special and high-quality dental floss in the long term can play an effective role in preserving implanted teeth... ### 11- Products suitable for sensitive teeth... dental implants... > Continuous use of mouthwash containing chlorhexidine can prevent the accumulation of dental plaques that cause infection around the implant tissue... ### 12- Avoid alcohol and tobacco... smoking and drinking alcohol strongly affect the healing process. Dental implants have an effect... It doesn't matter if you have used an immediate dental implant or a digital implant, in all cases you should not drink alcohol or smoke for 2 months after the surgery. Some symptoms such as pain, swelling and bleeding disappear after 72 hours and there is no need to go to the dental office, but since the dental implant surgery is very sensitive and requires constant care and attention, it is better two weeks after the surgery for Go to the dentist for an examination and make sure the correctness of the treatment process. Discomfort increases after tooth implantation. Therefore, according to experts, sports and heavy physical movements are prohibited for up to a week, and this is one of the most important factors in post-implant care... ### 15-Other essential care After surgery, you should consider some small but important points for post-implant care: - In the first 8 to 10 hours after surgery, do not lower your head and avoid moving too much... - Take the prescribed medicines, especially antibiotics, on time... - Do not wash your mouth in the first 24 hours... - Avoid eating salt... - Keep the mouth area moist... - Sleep in a sitting position and if you need to take care of your head, use a suitable pillow... If the maintenance of the implanted tooth is not done well, a series of complications It causes problems such as infection, which, if not addressed and treated, will have irreparable consequences... Among them, the following can be mentioned: - Bad breath - Occurrence of pus and bleeding gums - Severe pain - Implant loosening Redness and severe swelling of the gums #### The last word Dental implant is an invasive procedure and during the operation, the tissue and bone of the jaw is involved.... Therefore, if you take the principles and rules of post-implant care seriously, not only possible complications will be avoided, but its useful life will increase for several years and it will act like a natural tooth for you... along with quality equipment and materials.