You are finally getting your smile back. No more hiding from photos, no more struggling to chew, no more pain.
Now it’s time to answer the question: “What do I need to do to prepare for surgery?”
Whether you’re counting down the days or feeling a little nervous (that’s completely normal), this guide will give you 5 actionable steps to prepare for surgery. As a heads up, step #1 is a big deal!
Here is the count down to the most important ways to prepare for your dental implant surgery.
5. You’ll Need Someone With You for the First 24 Hours.
After surgery, you won’t just be recovering from the procedure itself — you’ll also be coming off anesthesia. That means you will need a trusted adult to take you home. Many patients also like to have someone stay with them during the first day. Though, you can likely expect to sleep a lot.
Even simple things like getting up, drinking water, or managing medication can feel like a lot right after surgery.
This step is all about safety and healing. Healing starts with rest, and rest starts with support. Line up your person now. You’ll be glad you did.
4. Dress for Comfort, Not Style
On surgery day, your number one goal is comfort. Think soft, loose-fitting clothes with short sleeves — it makes it easier for your care team to monitor vitals or place an IV. Avoid anything tight, restrictive, or complicated to remove.
On surgery day, you’ll be walking in for a life-changing transformation. Wear what makes you feel relaxed, comfortable, and secure.
3. Keeping Your Nails Natural
It may seem small, but your nails actually help your CRNA monitor your oxygen levels during surgery. That means long acrylics, dark polish, or artificial nails can get in the way — especially on your index finger where the pulse-oximeter will go.
The best prep is natural nails, clean and trimmed. Skip the salon visit until after you have your dental implants placed.
2. Follow Your Doctor’s Guidance on Food and Drink
This is a big one. Because of the anesthesia being used, you’ll likely be instructed to not eat for a certain number of hours before surgery. Typically clear liquids are permitted but you’ll always want to check with your provider.
Ignoring this rule could delay your procedure — or put your safety at risk.
Follow your pre-op instructions exactly. If anything’s unclear, call and ask. When it comes to your health, clarity matters more than convenience.
1.Find a Team You Trust
The truth is, most people feel a little anxious before surgery. It’s hard to put your nerves at ease if you don’t trust your care team, especially when your team directly impacts the quality of your teeth.
You have options when it comes to choosing your provider.
First, you have the “cheap” option - There are some general dentists who take a weekend course on implants before they start offering them to patients.
Watch out for these! It isn’t uncommon for a less experienced dentist to lower dental implant prices in order to drum up more business.
You also have the experienced but risky option - If you’re lucky enough to find someone with enough experience in full mouth dental implants, there is a chance that they’ll be multi-tasking the anesthesia and the surgery if they haven’t contracted a CRNA.
Some providers will choose to wear multiple hats rather than spend extra money to have an anesthesia handle your sedation.
When it comes to your smile you want your provider to be someone who does full mouth restorations day in and day out. And ideally, you’ll want to be working with a team of providers so you don’t have a doctor multi-tasking your surgery. Sound like you’re trying to find a needle in a haystack?
The good news is that you get exactly that at Nuvia. You’ll have a restorative doctor, an oral surgeon, and CRNA taking care of you. All under one roof.
Full mouth dental implants is all that Nuvia does. Going into surgery, you can be sure that your entire team has helped hundreds of patients get their smiles back.
Nuvia’s team approach is uniquely designed with your safety and smile in mind.
Getting Ready for Permanent Teeth in 24 Hours
Your care team will be sure to equip you with these tips and more prior to your surgery. Then, within 24 hours of your procedure, you’ll have your permanent teeth. No temps. No waiting. Just the smile you’ve dreamed about for years.
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