Dental Implants GPS

Patient Information Portal

Congratulations on your new GPS Smile!

This site is your digital handbook for everything before, during, and after surgery. Bookmark this page so you can return anytime for guidance.

How can we help?

Post-Op Information

Reference Guides

Contact Information

Frequently Asked Questions

When should I call?

We understand that you might have questions about what you’re experiencing after surgery. Discomfort is common during the healing process. However, we want you to know when something is wrong and you should be calling the office. Call 911 for life threatening emergencies.

Call the office if you are experiencing:

Profuse bleeding
Increased pain, swelling, or numbness after the initial day of surgery
Loose or dislodged sutures
Hives, skin rash, itching
Increased heart rate
Nausea/vomiting
Feverish (over 100° after day 3)
Dizziness/fainting
Blurred vision
Bone spurs

When is my next appointment?

After final delivery of your permanent smile, the general schedule requires a 4 month office visit for cleaning, exam and radiographs. Your GPS team will let you know what is recommended for your treatment case.

How do I take care of my new smile?

Brush twice daily (implants can still build plaque).
Use your Waterpik® twice daily.
Wear your night guard to protect implants.
Keep dental cleaning appointments (every 6 months).
Avoid tobacco—smoking reduces implant success rates.

What if I have speech challenges?

Here are some Speech Strategies:

Slow down your speech to allow muscles to adapt.
Focus on syllables in long words.
Exaggerate consonants at the middle and end of words.
Read aloud daily for practice.

Click HERE for GPS Speech Solutions

Why do I need to brush my new teeth?

Now, you may be thinking “These teeth don’t decay. Why do I need to brush them?” Your GPS Smile still needs to be cleaned regularly with a toothbrush. With dental implants, it’s true you’ll never have to worry about cavities, or tooth decay. However, plaque and calculus can still build up if you don’t brush your teeth. This can cause pain, discomfort, and can do damage to your implants.