NEW YORK, NY / ACCESS Newswire / December 19, 2025 / Dental implant surgery can feel like a big step, and it's normal to feel unsure about what comes next. Recovery looks different for everyone, but your dentist in Pembroke Pines, FL, can walk you through the process and ensure your aftercare plan is personalized to your unique needs. Read on to learn more about what you can typically expect during recovery.
Symptoms you may experience
After surgery, it's normal to have some temporary side effects such as bleeding, swelling, and bruising. These are part of the healing process and usually subside within a few days.
Pain
You may still feel some pain at the implant site while your mouth is healing.1 Your dentist will advise what over-the-counter or prescription medications you should take to manage your pain.
Bleeding
You may experience a small amount of bleeding post-surgery.2 If this is only minor, you should apply pressure to the area and rest until the bleeding stops. If the bleeding is moderate to severe, you should contact your dentist and seek immediate treatment.3
Swelling
You may also notice swelling in your gums or face. If this happens, you can wrap an ice pack in a clean cloth or towel and place it on the affected area.4 Cold helps to numb the area, which reduces pain, tenderness, inflammation, and swelling.5
Bruising
After the swelling reduces, you might then experience bruising on your gums or face. This bruising can last up to a couple of weeks, though everyone heals at a different rate.6
Soreness
As your jaw has been held open during surgery, you might realize that your jaw muscles feel sore. This could make it difficult to open your mouth for a few days, so it's recommended to eat soft foods like mashed potatoes, scrambled eggs, and smoothies during this time.7
When to contact your dentist
If you experience any of these symptoms, you should speak with your dentist:8
Severe or worsening pain
Swelling or soreness that gets worse after a few days
An unusual or bad taste around the implant site9
You notice pus around the implant
You develop a fever
Your implant feels loose or wobbly
Caring for your new implant
Just like your natural teeth, any dental implants and the area around them require regular cleaning. Follow the specific cleaning tips your dentist suggests. For the first few days, you might be instructed to use a soft-bristle toothbrush.10 Or, if flossing is a challenge, your dentist might suggest using an interdental brush.11
Getting your new tooth
After your dental implant surgery, it can take several months for your jawbone and the implant to finish fusing. This is a process called osseointegration, and it provides a solid base for your new artificial tooth. Once your dentist determines this process has successfully taken place, then they can insert a connector piece called an abutment to the implant. This is what your dentist can attach your new tooth to once your gums have healed.
Healing takes time
Recovery after dental implant surgery takes some months, but each step brings you closer to a new, healthy smile. Following your dentist's aftercare instructions will ensure you heal properly and help your implant last a lifetime.
Contact Information:
Name: Sonakshi Murze
Email: Sonakshi.murze@iquanti.com
Job Title: Manager
SOURCE: iQuanti
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