How to Sync Your Daily Health Habits for Implant Care

Preparing to get a dental implant in London requires consideration of your overall health. A dental implant involves integrating a medical-grade structure into your living bone tissue. Therefore, your current daily health routines, prescriptions, and over-the-counter supplements play a massive role in how smoothly your mouth heals. Going through a quick medical checklist helps ensure a seamless, completely predictable procedure.

Share Details on Everyday Medications

During your consultation, we will sit down and review your full medical history. It is vital to tell our team about every single prescription medication you take daily—especially blood thinners, blood pressure management, or bone-density medications (bisphosphonates). Some everyday medications alter how your blood clots or how your bone tissue remodels itself. In some cases, we may briefly coordinate with your family physician to safely adjust the timing of your daily doses for a day or two around your procedure.

Mention Natural Vitamins and Herbal Supplements

Many of our London patients are highly proactive about their health, taking daily multi-vitamins, fish oils, or herbal supplements to feel their best. However, many “natural” supplements can subtly impact your oral surgery recovery. For instance, high doses of Vitamin E, ginkgo biloba, garlic supplements, and Omega-3 fish oils can act as mild, natural blood thinners. We simply ask that you give our team a complete list of your wellness supplements so we can let you know if you need to briefly pause any. 

Transition to a Gentle Antibacterial Home Routine

A few days before your scheduled implant placement, we may recommend updating your home hygiene. For example, we sometimes prescribe a  gentle antibacterial mouth rinse to use twice a day after brushing. The rinse temporarily lowers the baseline level of normal mouth bacteria, creating a clean environment for your appointment. It is also a smart time to swap out your toothbrush for a fresh one to keep your mouth clean after the procedure.  

Visit Our Dental Implant Dentist in London, ON

Your oral health is deeply connected to your systemic wellness, and that’s why reviewing daily medical habits is essential before getting an implant. Our team at Dr. Mark Richardson Dental will provide medical checklist updates to help you prepare for your appointment if needed. 

Contact us to coordinate your care with a team that takes a big-picture view. Schedule a consultation today for dental implants in London, ON.