{"id":82,"date":"2022-07-14T16:40:00","date_gmt":"2022-07-14T16:40:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.carrollbutlerdds.com\/blog\/?p=82"},"modified":"2022-08-19T04:40:32","modified_gmt":"2022-08-19T04:40:32","slug":"what-should-you-do-to-prepare-for-dental-implant-surgery","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.carrollbutlerdds.com\/blog\/what-should-you-do-to-prepare-for-dental-implant-surgery\/","title":{"rendered":"What Should You Do to Prepare for Dental Implant Surgery?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignleft size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.carrollbutlerdds.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/AdobeStock_229352026__1660883898_63314.jpg\" alt=\"A dental implant surgery\" class=\"wp-image-83\" width=\"309\" height=\"205\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.carrollbutlerdds.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/AdobeStock_229352026__1660883898_63314.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.carrollbutlerdds.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/AdobeStock_229352026__1660883898_63314-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.carrollbutlerdds.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/AdobeStock_229352026__1660883898_63314-768x511.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 309px) 100vw, 309px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>If\nyou\u2019re about to undergo dental implant surgery, you have good reason to be\nconfident in its results. After all, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carrollbutlerdds.com\/dental-implants.html\">the treatment<\/a> has\na long-term success rate of 95%! Still, that doesn\u2019t mean you shouldn\u2019t prepare\nfor the procedure. Your implants will be more likely to work if the placement\ngoes as smoothly as possible. That said, you\u2019ll want to be ready for your upcoming\nappointment. Luckily, your local Kerrville dentist can help you out. Here are\nfour things you should do ahead of your dental implant surgery.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Ask Any Questions You Have<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>In the days before treatment, you should ask any questions you\nhave about the implant procedure. It\u2019ll not only help you prepare for your\nvisit but also help ease any dental anxiety. For instance, your dentist can\ntell you that the placement process shouldn\u2019t hurt.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You also don\u2019t need to hold back your questions out of fear. The\ndentist will more than likely be happy to answer any concerns.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Make Travel Arrangements<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>You can\u2019t drive yourself home afterward if your procedure involves\nIV sedation. The sedatives used will leave you sleepy and disoriented for a few\nhours. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To prepare for this reality, bring a friend or family member to\nyour appointment. That way, you\u2019ll have someone ready to drive you home after\nyou\u2019re released.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Follow Pre-Op Instructions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>One of the most important ways to prepare for dental implant\nsurgery is to follow the pre-op instructions. Doing so will keep you safe\nduring the procedure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For instance, follow any fasting requirements your dentist gives\nyou. Some dental surgeries let you eat breakfast beforehand, but that doesn\u2019t\napply to IV sedation. In that case, you shouldn\u2019t eat or drink anything after\nmidnight the previous evening. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You should also take any antibiotics you were prescribed for the\nsurgery.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Clear Your Schedule<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Although you won\u2019t be in pain after your appointment, you will\nfeel some discomfort. Therefore, it\u2019d be best if you took the rest of the day\noff to relax. That\u2019ll be much more healing than rushing back to work.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>During recovery, you may need help around the house for a few days\ntoo. Stay ahead of that chance and\nask friends or family to help with childcare, family meals, and similar tasks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If\nyou follow the tips above, you can rest assured that your surgery will go well.\nFrom there, you\u2019ll be able to enjoy your fully restored smile!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.carrollbutlerdds.com\/meet-the-dentist.html\">Dr. Caroll R.\nButler<\/a> is based in Kerrville, TX, having earned his DDS from the UT Health Center\nDental School in San Antonio. He is a proud Fellow of the Academy of General\nDentistry, as well as a member of the American Dental Association and Texas\nDental Association. His specialties include preventive, cosmetic, and\nrestorative dentistry, not to mention emergency dental treatments. Dr. Butler\ncurrently practices at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carrollbutlerdds.com\/\">his\nself-titled clinic<\/a> and can be reached at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carrollbutlerdds.com\/contact.html\">his website<\/a> or by\nphone at <strong>(830)-257-4900<\/strong>.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If you\u2019re about to undergo dental implant surgery, you have good reason to be confident in its results. After all, the treatment has a long-term success rate of 95%! Still, that doesn\u2019t mean you shouldn\u2019t prepare for the procedure. Your implants will be more likely to work if the placement goes as smoothly as possible. 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