A titanium implant has been placed in your jawbone today. Over the next 3–4 months it will integrate with the bone before we add the final crown. Gentle care during healing helps the implant settle well.
Quick reference
- Bite firmly on the gauze for 30–45 minutes if you were given one.
- Cold pack on your cheek (20 on / 20 off) for the first day to reduce swelling.
- DO NOT rinse, spit, or smoke for the first 24 hours.
- Eat soft, lukewarm foods on the day of surgery. Avoid chewing on the implant side for at least 2 weeks.
- From day 2: gentle warm salt-water rinses 3–4 times a day, especially after meals.
- Brush your other teeth normally. Use a soft brush carefully around the implant from day 2 onward — keeping the area clean is essential.
- Take any prescribed antibiotic exactly as directed — please finish the full course.
Call us if you have concerns. Call us at 519-944-5757 if the implant feels mobile, you have heavy bleeding, increasing swelling, severe pain, or a fever.
