Dental implants are the most accepted and popular dental treatment in dentistry to get replacement of your teeth. Nevertheless, people are anxious for dental implant treatment as they think such treatments are extremely painful. Is it? So, the answer is NO, here are some facts which we should know about the implant recovery and of course what are the precautions we need to take after the surgery to accelerate the recovery. Recovery process varies from patient to patient. There are some criteria which decide the recovery process and time. In general, the dental implant surgery recovery process takes 5 to 7 days. There are some points which you should know after the procedure of dental implant surgery. 1. After giving anesthesia, you may feel numbness for 4 to 6 hours depending on anesthesia given. So, try to avoid having food on that side otherwise unintentionally you may bite your lips, tongue, or cheeks. 2. You may feel heaviness or mild swelling, which is quite normal as the body is under inflammatory process. You also may feel slight pain or discomfort. Such symptoms are normal after the surgery. Maximum swelling is expected on the 3rd or 5th day 3. You need to bite hard on the gauze piece for half an hour to 45 minutes so bleeding can get stopped. 4. You also should avoid having hard and hot food for 24 hours to 48 hours. Do not have juice or any liquid things with straw. 5.Do not gargle or spit forcefully. 6. Some activities are also restricted after the dental implant surgery. You should avoid lifting weights, swimming, and heavy physical activity for a couple of days. 7. Do not smoke as it creates negative pressure on the tissue that can dislodge the blood clot. Smoking also delays healing at the site of implant. Dr. Deepak Kamalanathan, one of the leading prosthodontists in Chennai, brings years of experience in advanced dental care to his flourishing practice at Apple Dental. He is well-versed on advanced dental technologies. Services provided by the doctor include Zirconia, DMLS and PFM Crowns, Implant Prosthesis, Full Mouth Oral Rehabilitation, Veneers, BPS Dentures Fixing, Smile Design, Implant Retained Dentures etc. With highly trained dental team and state-of-the-art facilities, he is passionate about bringing high quality dental care to his patients at affordable costs. Want to make an informed decision about your dental treatment? Visit us @Apple Dental for a consultation where our dental experts can provide recommendations based on your medical history and clinical assessment to help you choose the most effective treatment option. Don’t wait any longer to achieve your perfect smile. Let us help you restore your confidence and improve your oral health. From routine check-ups to complex procedures, our team of dental experts at Apple Dental have got you covered.