You can rest assured knowing your teeth are in good hands with Dr. Rapoport and Dr. Schuler at Pacific Northwest Periodontics.They, along with their knowledgeable staff, will make you comfortable the moment you walk in the door, but what happens when you leave after your All-on-4® treatment? Pacific Northwest Periodontics wants you to have a positive experience, so follow these five steps after your procedure to ensure comfort and long-lasting teeth.
1. Relax after your All-on-4 treatment!
Thanks to our same-day implant procedure, you’ll leave our office and be on your way home by late afternoon! Take that time to relax and be comfortable in your home. You should expect a call from your doctor sometime that evening to answer any questions you may have and to give additional instructions for you to have postoperative comfort.
2. Perform post-treatment care your doctor recommends
Wondering what foods you can eat after your All-on-4 dental procedure? Unsure of how to clean your new teeth? Your doctor will give you detailed instructions on what you can eat, when to take your prescribed analgesic medications, and how to care for your new teeth. These, and more, are all valid questions while your implants are healing. Over the next several weeks, you’ll have regular follow-up visits to ask questions and for your doctor to monitor your progress and the healing of your implants. During these visits, you’ll receive instruction if you need to adjust your care routine at all.
3. Receive your beautiful, new teeth!
Until today, you’ve had your set of temporary, fully functional teeth to wear while waiting for your implants to heal. Now that your implants have healed, we’ll place your final teeth! Your new full-arch set of teeth will be very strong while still giving you a natural smile. And unlike most offices, we actually let you keep your two new sets of teeth. If for some reason in the future your final new teeth need to be removed for cleaning or repair, you’ll have your other set to keep you smiling daily.
4. Wear your night guard regularly
After the time and money you spent on your All-on-4 dental procedure, healing, and placement of your new teeth, you’ll want to keep your teeth in excellent condition! To do this, it’s very important to wear your night guard over your new teeth each night. This protects your new teeth from any clenching or grinding you may do at night. Make sure to also brush and floss your new teeth regularly, just as you would for your natural teeth.
5. Come for check-up appointments
By getting your All-on-4 treatment through Pacific Northwest Periodontics, you’ll also receive 12 months of any needed follow-up at no extra charge. After your year is up, make sure to still visit for annual check-ups.
If you follow these five steps after your procedure, you’ll be smiling and showing off your new teeth in no time! And, of course, Pacific Northwest Periodontics is always happy to help with any questions that may come up after your All-on-4 procedure.
