The first week after full-arch implant surgery is about protecting the surgical sites, managing swelling, and following the written instructions you leave with—not copying a stranger’s timeline online. This checklist is general education for Elk Grove patients. Your discharge sheet wins if anything conflicts.
Day-of and night-one themes
Rest with your head elevated if that was recommended. Use cold packs only as instructed. Soft, cool foods are usually easier than hot, crunchy, or chewy ones early on. Have a caregiver help with rides and grocery runs when possible.
Soft-food ideas (examples, not a diet order)
Smoothies you can eat with a spoon, yogurt, scrambled eggs, mashed potatoes, lukewarm soups without chunks, and well-cooked pasta soft enough to mash. Avoid seeds, nuts, chips, crusty bread, and anything that needs heavy chewing until you are cleared.
Hygiene without disturbing the sites
Follow the rinse and brush diagram you were given. Keep hands clean before touching the area. If a temporary prosthesis is in place, clean it the way your team demonstrated.
Warning signs that mean call
Fever, worsening swelling after the expected peak, uncontrolled bleeding, foul discharge, inability to drink fluids, or sudden severe pain. Use the number on your discharge instructions first.
Week-one questions to ask at follow-up
- When can I advance food textures?
- What activity is still off-limits (gym, heavy lifting, contact sports)?
- How should temporary teeth feel when I bite lightly?
- Who do I call after hours if something shifts?
Call (916) 886-1806 · 9340 W Stockton Blvd, Suite 120, Elk Grove, CA 95758
Bring your written instructions to every early follow-up so adjustments stay consistent.