If you are getting dental implants installed, then the first thing your dentist will look for is proper bone growth. Bone growth is needed in order to ensure that your dental implants will not fail once they have been placed. If you lack bone in your jaw area, then a dentist may suggest a bone-graft procedure to place bone there, or they may decide to conduct a distraction osteogenesis. This oral surgery allows your doctor to place new bone near your jaw line. You may experience some pain in your mouth once the procedure is complete. The pain will take some time to subside and get better as you recover. Until your recovery is complete, there are a few other tips that you can use to help alleviate this discomfort.

Drink Allspice Tea After Your Procedure

You may recognize the taste of allspice in some of your favorite foods. It has a rich and warm scent that is popular during winter months. However, the herb also contains analgesic properties that make it a natural pain reliever for numerous ailments. Allspice can be turned into a simple and tasty tea that can be enjoyed after your procedure. In order to create the allspice tea, add a spoonful of dried allspice to a standard cup of hot water. Add a spoon of your favorite sweetener if you would like the tea to be a bit sweeter. Drink the allspice tea throughout the day immediately after your procedure is complete. You should be able to notice results fairly quickly.

Coat Your Gums and Teeth with Castor Oil

Castor oil is often used as a topical remedy to help relieve pain because it contains analgesic properties. The oil can be used on your gums and teeth following your oral procedure in order to ease your pain. In order to use castor oil, heat up a few tablespoons of the oil in a microwave. Allow the oil to cool until it is bit warmer than room temperature. Use a cotton ball or q-tip to coat your gums and teeth in the oil. Keep the oil in your mouth for at least an hour without rinsing. Use the oil before going to bed in order to get the best results.

A successful distraction-osteogenesis procedure can help to ensure that your dental implants remain healthy. However, the recovery process can be filled with some discomfort. Therefore, use these tips to help reduce the pain and help you recover quickly from your oral surgery.