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As a way to restore your smile, All-on-4 dental implants<\/a> are truly transformative. You can trust them to bring back your whole grin with just a few metal posts! Still, you need to heal before you can enjoy your treatment results; it’d be good to learn what that involves. The good news is that your Cranford periodontists can help you out. So, here’s a primer on what to expect when recovering from All-on-4 surgery.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

What Happens During Recovery from All-on-4 Surgery?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

In general, you should expect three things to happen as you recover from All-on-4 surgery. These are the following:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You\u2019ll Feel Woozy for a While<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The sedative from your surgery will take a few hours to wear off, so you may feel a bit dizzy in the meantime. Just to be safe, you should have a friend or family member drive you home from treatment. Having someone watch you for the first 12 hours post-surgery would also be a good idea. That way, you can be sure you won\u2019t have any unexpected complications.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Your Mouth Will Ache & Swell<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Once the anesthesia from your surgery fades, your mouth will likely ache and swell a little. That\u2019s normal \u2013 those symptoms are temporary and will go away after a few days. However, you can still manage the effects with painkillers or cold ice packs if necessary. These methods should numb your pain for a while and reduce some of the swelling.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You\u2019ll Follow a Soft-Food Diet<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

To ensure your implant posts fuse with your jaw, you\u2019ll need to follow a soft and liquid diet plan for about three months. Tough foods would threaten the implant fusion and potentially ruin your treatment. As for the specifics of your diet, some good examples are soup, smoothies, scrambled eggs, pasta, and cooked veggies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Can You Speed Up the Recovery Process?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

To really speed up your recovery from All-on-4 surgery, use the tips and tricks below:<\/p>\n\n\n\n