BEFORE: Your visit starts with a full exam, photos, and digital scans so the plan is made for your mouth, not a guess. You’ll talk through past dental work, medicines, and any health issues that can affect healing. The team maps where implants can sit safely and how the new teeth should look when you smile and talk. You’ll get simple pre-op steps, like when to stop eating, what rides you need, and how to manage anxiety. If teeth must come out, you’ll learn what happens the same day and what waits until later. Clear planning also sets the stage for a smoother recovery and fewer surprises, plus a bite that feels natural.

DURING: The procedure is paced for comfort, with numbing and, if chosen, deeper relaxation so you stay calm. If extractions are part of the plan, they are done first, then implants are placed into the jaw at the mapped angles. The dentist checks stability and makes sure the gums sit well around the sites. Many cases allow a fixed temporary set of teeth right away, so you can leave with a smile instead of waiting months. You may feel pressure, but sharp pain should be controlled. Before you go, you’ll get written steps for ice, rinses, and eating so the first week feels manageable and safe at home.

AFTER: The first days are about rest, soft foods, and keeping the area clean while swelling drops. Over the next weeks, the implants begin bonding to bone, and the gums calm down around them. Checkups are used to watch healing and adjust the temporary teeth so the bite stays even and comfortable. You’ll also learn warning signs, like fever or heavy bleeding, and when to call right away. When healing is strong, new scans are taken and the final teeth are made to match your smile goals. At the final visit, the bridge is secured and the bite is refined, then you learn how to clean under it daily to protect the implants long term.