Outstanding Patient Care
The experience of our patients is at the heart of what we do, and we aim to provide complete satisfaction and exceptional results to everyone. All our treatments are guaranteed, and our aftercare is second to none.
Unlike many other clinics which care ends once treatment is complete, we look after our patients by checking their implants annually; we also offer an aftercare membership to extend the guarantee of our implants.
Implant Aftercare Membership
At The Implant Centre we pride ourselves in the way we care for our patients over the long term. To ensure that your implants remain healthy for years to come we have designed the Implant Aftercare Membership, a unique membership package that entitles you to a number of benefits such as; included review appointments, 7 days a week emergency support, free advice on how to clean and look after your implants and much more.
By its very nature, treatment with dental implants is expensive, and the Implant Aftercare Membership provides security for your investment.
Guidelines for Aftercare of your Mouth
Eating, Drinking and Exercise
Take care to only have cold drinks and do not eat until the local anaesthetic has worn off. Avoid hot drinks or hot food for the first day and do not ‘swill’ liquid over the area. Try not to disturb the area with your tongue or fingers. Do not undertake strenuous exercise for the first 48 hours (running / gym)
Managing Discomfort
You may have some swelling and / or bruising following your treatment - this usually reaches a peak 2 to 3 days later. This is quite normal and both will subside naturally after a few days.
You may experience some mild soreness following your treatment but this should not be painful and can be easily managed with simple analgesics (painkillers). You should take these regularly not exceeding the maximum 24 hour stated dose for the first 2 days after your surgery. Take whatever painkillers you normally take for headaches, aches and sprains (i.e. ibuprofen and paracetamol make a good combination).
If after a few days you experience increasing pain and swelling, you should contact The Implant Centre as soon as possible so that we can help resolve the problem.
Stitches and Bleeding
The stitches are dissolvable but often remain for around 2-3 weeks, if they are uncomfortable or annoying, you may contact us to have them removed.
Some minor bleeding after surgery in the mouth is normal. If this persists, apply pressure by biting firmly down over the area on a gauze swab or clean handkerchief for 60 minutes whilst sitting upright. Do not keep checking or changing the gauze. You should contact us if bleeding persists for any reason after applying pressure in this way.
Smoking
You are advised not to smoke or vape until the wound has healed as this severely limits healing in the mouth. If you are thinking of quitting, this is a good time to quit.
Temporary Denture (if you have been given one)
If you have a denture please wear it as little as possible for the first week to reduce trauma to the surgical site. You must always leave the denture out at night.
Cleaning your dental implant
Successful oral surgery depends on keeping the mouth as clean as possible
Please start to use the mouthwash you have been given on the evening of your surgery and continue for 1 week. This is very important. You should gently bathe the surgical site by holding approximately 15ml over the site (the equivalent of half a cap-full) for at least 1 minute, 3 times a day, for 7 days.
You should also start cleaning your other teeth as normal with a toothbrush, starting on the evening of your surgery. Avoid the surgical site for the first few days, but then begin to carefully clean this area as well when tenderness permits.
We want your recovery to be as smooth and pleasant as possible. It is vital to follow these instructions very carefully – if you have any concerns or questions regarding your progress, please do not hesitate to contact us. An out of hours contact number is always available on our answerphone.
Brighton & Hove: 01273 766690 or Haywards Heath: 01444 474015 and Press 1
If you have any general dental implant questions, visit our FAQ’s Page