One of the primary advantages of the teeth-in-a-day procedure is that you don't have to go a day without a natural-looking smile. In fact, your new teeth may help you feel more confident and satisfied than your natural teeth! While you can thoroughly enjoy the appearance of your smile, it's important to remember that form and function aren't ready to meet just yet. There is a brief period during which your new smile needs to recover.
For a few days after you receive your new teeth, you may feel tender or sore. This is an effect of the insertion of dental implants into your jawbone. These small posts need time to integrate. The process is referred to as osseointegration, which is the generation of new bone tissue around each post. Osseointegration can take three to six months for full completion. Full completion means that your new teeth are entirely stable and capable of normal biting and chewing force. For the first six to eight weeks of your recovery period, you may be limited to a diet that includes softer foods. Our team or your restorative dentist will provide clear aftercare instructions that will help you recover wonderfully from your teeth-in-a-day procedure.