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POST-OP INSTRUCTIONS
ROOT CANAL THERAPY It is best to refrain from eating for at least 2 hours and until the anesthesia has worn off to prevent possibly injury to your soft tissue. This will also allow the temporary restorative material to harden. Take any antibiotic medication if it was prescribed to you by the doctor as this will help eliminate any remaining infection . If you notice any of the following symptoms please contact our office: - Increasing tenderness or swelling in the area surrounding the tooth - A reaction to the medication - Loss of the temporary filling material -Tooth fracture CROWNS AND BRIDGES It is best to refrain from eating for at least 2 hours and until the anesthesia has worn off to prevent possibly injury to your soft tissue( that is,your cheeks, lips, & tongue.) Temporary: Please be careful when cleaning around the temporary restoration. We would prefer you do not floss this area while the temp is in place; however , if you must foss, do not pull up when flossing this area, but instead slide the floss out sideways. Make sure to brush this area gently and not to chew any hard foods,sticky,or chewy foods or candy on the restoration. If your temporary comes off between appointments, please call our office so that we can reapply it for you.
Sensitivity: Sensitivity to hot and cold is to be expected following treatment. For the first few days, try to avoid extremely hot or cold foods and beverages. It is normal to have discomfort in the gums around the tooth after the anesthesia wears off. If you feel discomfort in the gum tissue, rinse the area with warm salt water. You can also take an Advil or Tylenol if the discomfort persists. Permanent Crown/Bridge: When the final restoration is placed, your bite may feel a little different. This is just your mouth adjusting to the new addition. If it still feels off in a few days, please call the office for a slight adjustment. Home Care: It is important to resume regular brushing and flossing immediately. A consistent daily home care routine will increase the longevity of the restoration. It is best to refrain from eating for at least 2 hours and until the anesthesia has worn off to prevent possibly injury to your soft tissue. Sensitivity: Sensitivity to hot and cold is to be expected following treatment. For the first few days, try to avoid extremely hot or cold foods and beverages. It is normal to have discomfort in the gums around the tooth after the anesthesia wears off. If you feel discomfort in the gum tissue, rinse the area with warm salt water. You can also take an Advil or Tylenol if the discomfort persists. Home Care: It is important to resume regular brushing and flossing immediately. A consistent daily home care routine will increase the longevity of the restoration. SOFT TISSUE MANAGEMENT & periodontal scaling After your scaling or root planning, it is best to rinse your mouth 2-3 times per day with warm salt water. One teaspoon salt / 8 oz. water. You should start home care immediately, although you should be extremely gentle with the treated areas. If you feel discomfort in the gum tissue where you had treatment, an Advil or Tylenol may be taken to relieve this feeling. The treated areas will probably be sensitive to hot and especially cold. It is best to refrain from eating any hard , chewy , spicy, or acidic foods for the next 48-72 hours while the treated area begins to heal. You may also experience some swelling or jaw stiffness. If this does occur, you can place a cold compress on the swelling or a hot towel on the stiffness. Smoking should be terminated for a period of 24-48 hours following these procedures and use the rinses as described. . EXTRACTIONS It is normal for minor bleeding to occur for the first 24 hours following surgery If slightly heavier bleeding occurs: 1. Place a piece of gauze over the surgery site. 2. Bite firmly on the gauze for at least 30 minutes. DO NOT chew on it. 4 If the bleeding still continues, call the office 5. Do not suck, spit , rinse or smoke or drink through a straw during the first 48 hours.This may break the clot and you will start bleeding. Rinsing: 1. Don t spit or rinse the surgical area on the day of the surgery. 2. The day after surgery you may gently rinse with warm salt water. Use 1/2 teaspoon of salt in a glass of warm water 2-3 times a day for 5-7 days. 3. You may brush your teeth and your tongue after the surgery. Be careful of the surgical site.Use very little toothpaste, as it may sting or 'burn'. Do not use mouthwash. Eating: You should start with liquids and very soft foods for the first 24-48 hours following the surgery, such as soup , rice , yogurt, pasta, eggs, malteds; stay away from spicey, salty, or acidic foods and drinks. If the area feels a little better thereafter, you can then move on to a normal diet. Be careful of chewing on hard foods near the surgical area. Pain & Swelling: It is normal to experience some degree of swelling. If you do experience swelling, you can place ice over your face for 20-30 minutes at a time during the first 24 hours. This should help to reduce pain and swelling. Do not ice after the first 36 hours. If you feel discomfort, it is recommended that you take an Advil or Tylenol to ease the pain. If the pain persists, please contact the office. PORCELAIN VENEERS (LAMINATES) It is best to refrain from eating for at least 2 hours and until the anesthesia has worn off to prevent possibly injury to your soft tissue. Temporary: Please be careful when cleaning around the temporary restorations. Do not pull up on the temporary when flossing this area. Make sure to brush this area gently and not to chew any hard foods on the restoration. If your temporary comes off between appointments, please call our office so that we can reapply it for you. Sensitivity: Sensitivity to hot and cold is to be expected following treatment. For the first few days, try to avoid extremely hot or cold foods and beverages It is normal to have discomfort in the gums around the tooth after the anesthesia wears off. If you feel discomfort in the gum tissue, rinse the area with warm salt water. You can also take an Advil or Tylenol if the discomfort persists. Permanent Veneers: When the final restoration is placed, your bite may feel a little different. This is just your mouth adjusting to the new addition. If it still feels off in a few days, please call the office for a slight adjustment. Home Care: It is important to resume regular brushing and flossing immediately. It is very important to thoroughly clean the area between the veneer and the tooth at the gumline. A consistent daily home care routine will increase the longevity of the restoration |
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