Post-Treatment Aftercare Guide

Your Recovery at Elonix & At Home

At Elonix Clinic, aftercare does not end when you leave our chair. Our team remains available via WhatsApp throughout your entire recovery period, whether you are still in Tirana or back home. Below you will find specific aftercare instructions for each type of treatment we offer.

General Aftercare (All Treatments)

These guidelines apply regardless of your specific procedure:

• First 24 hours: Avoid hot food and drinks; stick to lukewarm or cold items
• First 48 hours: Do not smoke or consume alcohol - both impair healing
• First 72 hours: Sleep with your head slightly elevated using an extra pillow
• Pain management: Take prescribed medication as directed; ibuprofen or paracetamol for mild discomfort
• Oral hygiene: Gently rinse with warm salt water after meals; brush carefully around treated areas
• Ice packs: Apply to the outside of your cheek - 20 minutes on, 20 minutes off - to reduce swelling

After Dental Implants

Days 1-3: Swelling is normal and peaks around day 2-3. Minor bleeding may occur. Eat only soft, cold foods. Avoid chewing on the implant side.

Days 4-7: Swelling starts to decrease. You can introduce warm (not hot) soft foods. Continue salt water rinses.

Weeks 2-4: Most patients return to a normal diet, avoiding very hard foods on the implant side. Sutures dissolve or are removed at your check-up.

Months 3-6: Osseointegration period. Your implant fuses with the jawbone. You will wear a temporary restoration. Avoid excessive pressure on the implant area.

After Veneers

Day 1: Mild sensitivity is normal. Avoid very hot or cold foods for the first few hours.

First week: Be cautious with hard foods (nuts, ice, hard candy). Your bite may feel slightly different - this is normal and adjusts within days.

Long-term care: Brush and floss normally. Avoid biting fingernails or opening packages with your teeth. Wear a night guard if you grind your teeth.

After Crowns & Bridges

Day 1: If local anaesthesia was used, avoid eating until numbness wears off to prevent biting your cheek.

First week: The crown may feel slightly high at first. If it still feels high after 3 days, contact us for an adjustment.

Long-term care: Clean under bridges with floss threaders or interdental brushes. Crowns should last 15-20+ years with proper care.

After All-on-4

Days 1-5: Significant swelling is expected. Follow a strict liquid/soft food diet. Take all prescribed antibiotics and pain medication on schedule.

Days 5-14: Gradually transition to soft foods. No crunchy, chewy, or sticky foods. Begin gentle brushing around the prosthesis.

Months 1-6: Your temporary prosthesis allows normal eating of most soft-to-medium foods. Avoid hard, crunchy items until your permanent restoration is placed.

When to Contact Us

Our WhatsApp line is monitored daily. Contact us immediately if you experience:

• Heavy or persistent bleeding that does not stop with gentle pressure
• Severe pain that medication does not relieve
• Swelling that worsens after day 3 rather than improving
• A fever above 38.5C (101F)
• A crown, veneer, or temporary restoration that feels loose or falls off