1. You may feel numbness for 4 to 6 hours depending on anesthesia given. So, try to avoid having…

1. You may feel numbness for 4 to 6 hours depending on anesthesia given. So, try to avoid having food on that side otherwise unintentionally you may bite your lips, tongue, or cheeks. 2. You may feel heaviness or mild swelling, which is quite normal as the body is under inflammatory process. Slight pain or discomfort are normal symptoms after the surgery. 3. You need to bite hard on the gauze piece for 30-45 minutes so bleeding can get stopped. 4. You also should avoid having hard and hot food for 24-48 hours. Do not have juice/any liquid things with straw. 5.Do not gargle or spit forcefully. 6. Avoid lifting weights, swimming & heavy physical activity. 7. Do not smoke as it creates negative pressure on the tissue that can dislodge the blood clot. Smoking also delays healing at the site of implant.