{"id":325,"date":"2022-04-09T06:59:00","date_gmt":"2022-04-09T06:59:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.dailysmilesmacarthur.com\/blog\/?p=325"},"modified":"2022-05-20T19:04:38","modified_gmt":"2022-05-20T19:04:38","slug":"how-to-prepare-for-dental-implant-surgery-in-irving","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.dailysmilesmacarthur.com\/blog\/how-to-prepare-for-dental-implant-surgery-in-irving\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Ways to Prepare for Your Dental Implant Surgery"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Now that you\u2019re scheduled for dental implants, you probably feel you\u2019ve done what you needed for a successful procedure. After all, besides setting a time to see the dentist<\/a> and showing up, what else is there to do? Wait until it\u2019s time for your dental implant surgery in Irving?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Actually, there are steps you can take to better anticipate your treatment. To learn more, here are five ways to prepare for the surgery!<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Eat, Fast and\/or Medicate<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Dentists will occasionally want you to eat a good breakfast before surgery, thus ensuring you\u2019re well enough to undergo treatment. However, if your surgery involves IV sedation, you\u2019ll want to stop eating by midnight the evening before your appointment. In some instances, the sedation will require you to take medications like antibiotics beforehand.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Have Someone Ready to Pick You Up<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

You\u2019ll probably feel dizzy and disoriented post-procedure. Thankfully, these symptoms are temporary. Given a few hours, they will fade on their own.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

However, in this groggy state, you won\u2019t be able to handle heavy machinery, cars included. Have someone \u2014 perhaps a friend or family member \u2014 ready to drive you home once your dentist releases you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Free Up Your Schedule<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

After you return home from the surgery, it\u2019s recommended that you take it easy and clear your schedule for the day. While you shouldn\u2019t be in any pain, you\u2019ll probably experience some discomfort. You\u2019ll find it better to rest rather than work so your gums can heal properly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Stock Up on the Right Supplies<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

During recovery, you\u2019ll want to avoid aggravating your gum tissue, especially around the treatment area. For meals, this may mean eating soft foods like soup, smoothies, fruits, vegetables, and pasta for a few days. To manage lingering soreness, you also might want to take over-the-counter medication. For moderate pain, consult with your dentist about stronger pain relief options.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Maintain a Solid Oral Hygiene Routine<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Don\u2019t wait until after your dental implant surgery to start caring for your smile! Oral hygiene best practices like brushing twice a day and flossing daily can go a long way in keeping your teeth and gums healthy. Plus, doing so will help prevent dental implant failure, so it\u2019s important to get into the habit now.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Rather than run out the clock, do what you can to make your upcoming dental implant surgery a success \u2014 the shining smile you\u2019ll get will be worth it!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

About the Practice<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Daily Smiles MacArthur<\/em><\/a>, based in Irving, TX, is a dental practice led by <\/em>Dr. Rafiq Hirji<\/em><\/a>. They provide quality dental care to patients of all ages that\u2019s affordable, reliable, and comprehensive. Including Medicaid and CHIP, they also take virtually every insurance plan.  Dr. Rafiq and his team can even perform dental implants thanks to their partnership with trusted, local specialists and their in-house dental technology. To learn more or schedule an appointment, they can be reached at their website or by phone at (972)-546-4114.<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Now that you\u2019re scheduled for dental implants, you probably feel you\u2019ve done what you needed for a successful procedure. After all, besides setting a time to see the dentist and showing up, what else is there to do? Wait until it\u2019s time for your dental implant surgery in Irving? Actually, there are steps you can […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-325","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-uncategorized"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.dailysmilesmacarthur.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/325","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.dailysmilesmacarthur.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.dailysmilesmacarthur.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.dailysmilesmacarthur.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.dailysmilesmacarthur.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=325"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/www.dailysmilesmacarthur.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/325\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":327,"href":"https:\/\/www.dailysmilesmacarthur.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/325\/revisions\/327"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.dailysmilesmacarthur.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=325"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.dailysmilesmacarthur.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=325"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.dailysmilesmacarthur.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=325"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}