Had an upper molar implant installed yesterday. The doctor had suggested I rinse often with mouthwash. Tonight while rinsing and I felt and heard the liquid go up my sinus and then green mouthwash ran out my nose. Watched in mirror with a flashlight and I can see the mouthwash draining back down around the implant. I rinsed well with water. I'm concerned about the bone graft material - has it now been contaminated by mouthwash? Its Saturday so I must wait until Monday to talk to the specialist.
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Hi:Normally you are allowed to eat food you normally eat. Any type of food that would damage your normal teeth could damage the crown or the implant.Best,Dr. Maddahi
You can go for dental implants at any age. Age is not a factor for dental implants. If you have any health-related issues, just discuss them with your implant dentist.
Placement of a collagen a few days after an implant procedure is highly unusual and not part of a routine treatment process. Why was that performed in such a fashion? Bad taste could be indicative of infection. It is best to see a surgeon to have the site evaluated. Meanwhile, oral rinsing with...
