Aftercare and follow-up
Going home, follow-up in the UK and looking after your new teeth.
Going home
Flying after treatment and what to expect in the first weeks.
- Can I fly straight after implant surgery?
We ask you to stay at least 48 hours after surgery so we can check healing before you leave. Cabin pressure does not harm implants, but swelling peaks on days two and three, which is more comfortable to pass through on the ground than in the air.
- What happens if something goes wrong when I get home?
Message us on WhatsApp with photos and we respond the same day. Most issues, such as a loose temporary or a rough edge, can be handled by any local dentist with our notes. If remedial work at the clinic is needed under guarantee, we do not charge for it.
- Will my UK dentist look after work done abroad?
Most will, especially when you bring full records. We send you the treatment report, radiographs and implant passport so your GDC-registered dentist can carry out check-ups and hygiene visits without guessing what was used.
Long-term care
Check-ups, hygiene and follow-up with your dentist at home.
- How do I clean implants and veneers?
Brush twice daily with a soft brush and non-abrasive paste, clean between teeth every day with interdental brushes or a water flosser, and keep six-monthly hygiene appointments. Around implants, cleaning below the gum line matters more than brushing pressure.
- How often do I need check-ups?
Every six months for hygiene and once a year for a clinical review of implants, including an X-ray after the first year. These can be done by your dentist at home; send us the report and we keep your file up to date.
- Can veneers or crowns be repaired later?
Yes. A chipped composite can be polished or repaired chairside, and a single damaged porcelain unit can be remade without redoing the whole smile, because each unit is recorded in your digital file with its exact shade and shape.