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Self-care is one of the watchwords of modern life. It applies to everything from keeping an eye on what you eat to ensuring your stress levels don’t spike too high, too often. There are times in our lives when we have to adapt our self-care goals to cover temporary or permanent changes to our circumstances. If you are considering getting dental implants in Cheltenham, this will apply to you just after your get your new teeth and in the long-term.

When you need to make changes in your life, it is much easier when you can get comprehensive advice from a professional who has plenty of experience. When you have dental implants in Cheltenham with Cheltenham Dental Spa, our care does not stop when you have had your new teeth fitted. We pride ourselves on providing excellent aftercare and giving you practical, simple advice to ensure that your smile restoration experience continues to go smoothly.

Short-term adjustments

Self-care after dental implants in Cheltenham is guided by many factors including the extent of the work you have had, the lifestyle you normally lead and your general health. Everyone needs to rest for a little while afterwards, but this might be 24-48 hours, or it might be a bit longer if you need it. The important thing is to listen to your body as well as advice from Cheltenham Dental Spa. It has healing to do which is vital to the success of your implants so, once you have put the time and effort in to get your teeth replaced, do what you can to support this.

During this time, ensure that your diet remains nourishing and healthy even though it will be a little restricted for a time. During this period, the key is to ensure you do not eat anything or undertake any activity which will unduly disturb your dental implants.

Long-adjustments

The good news is that, long-term, your dental implants will require very little in the way of care that is outside of a sensible dental routine. You will need to be vigilant when it comes to the condition of your teeth and ensure that you keep up to date with your dental appointments but that’s it.

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