Mokgok Station Dentist_6. A Realistic Guide to When You Can Start Exercising After Implant Surgery

Hello.

I’m Seoul Dia Dental Clinic at Magok Station, here to comfortably explain only the things you need to know right now about your mouth.

In the last post,

we organized what is normal and what is a warning sign

when it comes to pain and swelling after implant surgery.

If you haven’t seen it yet,

a quick review is recommended.^^

If you read the pain and swelling post,

today’s exercise topic will be much easier to understand.

Now, today’s topic.

Running has really become popular these days.

Rain or shine~ haha

People run in the morning, run in the evening,

and parks are packed on weekends.

But after implant surgery,

this question always comes up.

“Um… when can I start exercising again?”

“Can I run?”

“What about the gym?”

The short answer is:

You can exercise.

But timing is important.

Why is exercise right after surgery risky?

Magok Station Dentist_Implant

An implant is a treatment that places

an artificial tooth root into the bone beneath the gums.

From the moment the surgery ends, the body focuses its energy there

to attach, fill in, and recover.

But if you exercise at this time, the body’s energy

shifts toward the muscles and heart.

Then what happens?

Healing around the gums slows down,

and swelling and pain last longer.

Also, exercise makes blood circulate faster.

If that rushes to the surgical site,

the blood that had started to clot can loosen

and bleeding may start again.

So, when can you move around?

Magok Station Dentist_Resting at Home

The guideline is this.

For 1 to 2 days after surgery,

rest is best.

Resting at home is fine,

and only light movement is recommended.

Exercise is still not okay.

Magok Station Dentist_Walk

About 3 days to 1 week after surgery,

it’s natural to feel like saying,

“I’m stuck at home, and my body is getting restless.”

From this point,

a walk around the block or a relaxed stroll in the park

is enough.

But running, gym workouts, and golf swings

are still a little too soon.

Magok Station Dentist_Light Exercise

One week after surgery,

light exercise such as golf, Pilates, or a gentle gym workout

is possible.

However, actions like clenching your teeth tightly

or movements that require a sudden burst of force

still need caution.

Magok Station Dentist_Running

Two weeks after surgery. From this point,

running and light hiking are possible for most people.

For exercise lovers, haha

this is exactly the feeling of,

“Ah, I finally feel human again…"

^^

However, if you had bone grafting or sinus surgery,

you need to be more careful.

For at least 2 weeks, and in some cases 3 to 4 weeks,

only walking is recommended during this period.

What you should avoid when exercising

Magok Station Dentist_Sauna Restriction

After this treatment,

behaviors that increase pressure in the mouth

can also be a problem.

So,

no using straws,

and no forcefully spitting saliva.

Breathing hard enough to strain the mouth

can also cause bleeding.

Also, saunas, heated rooms, and hot steam showers

should all be avoided for at least 1 week.

If blood rushes to the area, swelling and bleeding can return.

To summarize today’s story at a glance

0 to 2 days

→ Rest

3 days to 1 week

→ Walking, strolling OK

After 1 week

→ Golf, light gym workouts OK

After 2 weeks

→ Running, hiking possible

If you had bone grafting

→ Only walking until 3 to 4 weeks

With implants,

placing them well is important,

but waiting for them to settle well is even more important.

Exercise is the same.

If you just go a little slower,

that tooth will stay with you much longer.

Seoul Dia Dental Clinic at Magok Station

At Seoul Dia Dental Clinic at Magok Station,

questions like “Can I do this?”

are considered the smartest kind of care.

When you’re unsure,

don’t search, and don’t guess,

just contact us comfortably.

That is the fastest way to support recovery.

[ This post was written in accordance with the Medical Service Act for the purpose of providing proper information about dental surgery and procedures. Infection and side effects may occur after surgery, so surgery (procedure) should be decided after sufficient consultation with a skilled medical professional. ]

[Magok Station Seoul Dia Dental Implant Surgery Aftercare Series]

1. Essential care immediately after implant surgery

2. Food after implant surgery

3. Brushing and gargling after implant surgery

4. Smoking and drinking after implant surgery

5. Normal range of pain and swelling after implant surgery

6. Exercise after implant surgery

7. Sutures after implant surgery