03/29/2016 15:09
After a procedure as extensive as full mouth dental reconstruction, it can take an extended amount of time to recover, and recovery could feature a wide variety of side effects. Here is basic information about recovering from full mouth dental reconstruction, as well as tips to reduce said side effects.
After many dental procedures, patients usually experience bleeding, bruising, and swelling. This is also the case with dental reconstruction surgery. These can occur for several days after the procedure, and swelling may continue to worsen. To minimize bleeding, it is recommended to apply gauze to the area in question, and add pressure lightly. This can eliminate major bleeding within the first twenty-four hours. Recovering patients can also benefit from applying an ice pack or similar product to the jaw and/or cheek for fifteen minute increments. This can reduce swelling and bruising. Once the swelling subsides after the course of a few days, a warm compress can replace the cold, which can help circulation.
The foods consumed during the recovery period are also important. The wrong foods can damage your teeth by pushing and/or pulling on the implants. Particularly crunchy, hard, or chewy foods should be avoided entirely. Soft foods, such as soup, fish, noodles, oatmeal, rice, fruits, and soft vegetables are recommended. This may also be easier to eat due to aforementioned swelling and bleeding of the mouth.
It is also recommended that the recovering patient abstain from tobacco products and alcohol, and maintain healthy dental hygiene. You may also procure advice on the recovery process from our full mouth reconstruction dentist in Los Angeles.
