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The Magic of Massage Therapy

I was going through intense physical therapy to recover after surgery, and every day I went to bed with sore, achy muscles. Finally, my physical therapist suggest I give massage therapy a try. Massage therapy really helped me relax and unwind after a hard day at physical therapy, but I think it also helped speed my recovery. It helped with blood flow and circulation, and I really felt much better after every session. I liked it so much that I kept going even after I was fully recovered. I started this blog to talk about the magic of massage therapy. It really helped me, and I believe that it can really help others as well. If you’ve been wanting to learn what massage therapy is like and how it helps, you’ll find the answers here on my blog.

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Addressing Common Questions Concerning Dental Implants And Oral Piercings

The idea of having one or more prosthetic teeth surgically placed in your mouth can sound like a big ordeal because it really is. While there is no doubt this is the most efficient way to replace missing teeth, it is a surgical procedure involving complex treatments and will require appropriate healing. When you have an oral piercing in your mouth, there are likely a few more concerns that you have that the average person will not. Here are a few of the most common questions concerning the relationship between oral piercings and dental implants.

Will your oral piercings have to be removed for surgery?

Any foreign material that you have in your mouth or near the opening of your mouth will have to be removed before surgery, especially piercings that would just be in the way. However, do not be surprised if your piercings have to be removed for several weeks before surgery while the dentist is evaluating your mouth with x-rays and examinations. In many cases, your piercings will have to be left out for a long period of time, which may mean they will heal closed, depending on how long you have had them in place.

Why do many surgeons advise against oral piercings after you have dental implants?

There are several reasons why your cosmetic surgeon may advise against keeping the oral piercings you have after your dental implants have been placed. A few of the most common reasons include:

  • Metal piercings can damage the teeth
  • The piercings can leave your mouth more prone to bacterial infections
  • Tongue piercings can push the new implant out of alignment
  • The wrong piercing can hinder the healing process

How can an oral piercing affect your healing time after surgery?

When an implant is placed into your jaw bone, the soft tissue that surrounds your new tooth will have to heal and enclose around the new material. If you have an oral piercing, the material can rub against the gums and soft tissue, which will make the healing process take longer to complete. This can also affect how the gum tissue heals around the tooth, which may make the tooth look out of place.

The bottom line is, if you have an oral piercing, you should talk openly with your dentist about how this will affect your dental implant surgery. In some cases, you will have to leave the piercing out for several months while the implants are healing. Contact a clinic like New Image Cosmetic & Family Dentistry for more information.