Please select the procedure you had to see a summary of
post-op instructions. Call us if you have any questions:
1- Pressure
should be placed on the gauze pad that has been placed on the extraction site
for one hour. If the bleeding continues new gauze should be placed and pressed
on for another 45 minutes.
2- Apply an
ice bag on your face over the extraction site on the day of surgery for 10
minutes on and 5 minutes off.
3- Avoid
eating or drinking any thing hot on the day of your extraction. Also do not
rinse your mouth, do not use a straw for drinking, do not spit and do not drink
carbonated beverages. Do not brush on the day of the surgery; you can resume
your brushing and flossing the day after, gently.
4-You may
experience some pain, bruising around your lips and/or some swelling, especially
after extraction of impacted wisdom teeth. Ice bag application and medication
prescribed for you will help to minimize your discomfort.
5- Please take
all the medication you have received based on the instructions given to you.
6- During the
first 2-3 days after the surgery a diet of soft food and liquids is recommended
(soup, yogurt, milk shake and juice).
7- If you are
supervising children who had extraction done, make sure they don't bite on their
numb lips or tongue (it can cause serious injury to their soft tissue).
8-
Call our office if you experience excessive
bleeding, severe pain or swelling or if you have any questions or concerns. In
case of serious emergencies call 911.
1- Do not eat
on your new filling for one hour and until your numbness is gone.
2- If you are
supervising children who had fillings done, make sure they don't bite on their
numb lips or tongue (it can cause serious injury to their soft tissue).
3- Do not bite
hard or chew on silver Amalgam fillings for 24 hours.
4- You may
experience cold and heat sensitivity and some soreness on your gum, this usually
subsides in few days.
5-
Call our office if you experience pain or
discomfort for more than a few days after the fillings, or if you have any
questions.
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1- Crown and
bridges usually take 2 or 3 appointments to complete. On the first appointment
the tooth/teeth are prepared and impressions are taken and a temporary crown is
placed on your tooth/teeth.
2- You may
experience sensitivity, gum soreness and slight discomfort on the tooth/ teeth,
it should subside after the placement of permanent crown.
3- Whenever
anesthesia is used, avoid chewing on your teeth until the numbness has worn off.
4- Temporary crown is
usually made of plastic based material or soft metal. It could break if too much
pressure is placed on it. The crown also may come off; if it does,
save the crown and call our office. The temporary crown is placed to protect the
tooth and prevent other teeth to move. If it comes off it should be replaced. To
avoid losing your temporary, avoid chewing on sticky and hard food (chewing
gum, ice). Try to chew on the opposite side of the treatment as much as
possible.
5- After the
permanent restoration is placed you may feel slight pressure for a few days.
Also the bite may feel different for a day or two. But if the bite feels uneven
or you feel discomfort on chewing on the tooth after 2-3 days call our office.
Delaying the necessary adjustments may damage the tooth permanently.
6- Continue
your normal brushing but be careful while flossing around the temporaries
(remove the floss gently from the side).
7-
Call our office if you are in pain or if you
have any questions.
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1- You may
experience moderate pain and sensitivity to pressure on your tooth. Also, you may
feel gum soreness for few days after your treatment. The healing process may
take several days but the pain and discomfort should subside gradually.
2- Take any
medication that was prescribed for you according to instructions.
3- Usually a
temporary filling has been placed on your tooth, do not bite on the tooth for
one hour and while you are numb. Also, until the permanent restoration is placed,
be very gentle with the tooth. Try to chew with the opposite side.
4- Continue
your brushing and flossing.
5- Follow up
with the placement of your permanent restoration as you have been advised. Any
unnecessary delay on placement of final restoration may damage the tooth
permanently.
6-
Call our office if you are in sever pain or
experience swelling or if you have any questions.
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1- You may
experience some cold and heat sensitivity (especially after deep cleaning).
2- Do not eat anything
until the numbness has worn off.
3- Continue
your regular brushing and flossing.
4- Some
bleeding for a few days after cleaning is normal.
5-
Call our office if you are in pain or if you have
any questions.
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1- You may
experience some pressure and discomfort on your teeth.
2- Be gentle
with braces and avoid chewing hard food.
3- Brushing
and flossing around braces are sometimes challenging but very important.
4-
Call our office if you have any questions.
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1- You may
experience some pain, swelling and bleeding after the surgery.
2- Take all
the prescribed medications based on given instruction.
3- Apply an
ice bag on your face over the surgical site on the day of surgery for 10 minutes
on and 5 minutes off.
4- Keep your
next appointment on time for removal of sutures and follow up checks.
5- DO NOT
raise your lips with your fingers to inspect the treated area.
6- DO NOT
brush teeth near the surgical site. Brush teeth in the rest of your mouth.
7- There is
often a temporary loss of feeling in the operated area and the tooth may feel
loose.
8- Do not
smoke, spit or use a straw on the day of the surgery (avoid smoking for a few days
after the surgery).
9- Should any
difficulties occur, do not hesitate to
call our office anytime. In case of an extreme
urgency call 911.
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1- You may
experience some discomfort and bleeding the day of the surgery.
2- Take all
the prescribed medications based on given instructions.
3- Apply an
ice bag on your face over the surgical site on the day of surgery for 10 minutes
on and 5 minutes off.
4- Keep your
next appointment, on time for removal of sutures and follow up checks.
5- DO NOT
raise your lips with your fingers to inspect the treated area.
6- DO NOT
brush teeth near the surgical site. Brush teeth in the rest of your mouth.
7- There is
often a temporary loss of feeling in the operated area and the tooth may feel
loose.
8- Do not
smoke, spit or use a straw on the day of the surgery (avoid smoking for a few days
after the surgery).
9- Should any
difficulties occur, do not hesitate to
call our office anytime. In case of an extreme
urgency call 911.
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1- You will experience
some discomfort with any new denture for a few days. All new dentures need
several adjustments to completely and comfortably fit your mouth.
2- You should
take the dentures out every night and keep them in a clean container containing
water or denture cleaning solution. Your gum needs rest and to be without
the dentures everyday for a period of time.
3- Clean
dentures thoroughly with brush and water before putting them back in your mouth.
4- It may be
difficult to talk normally with the new denture for few days. A way to practice
is to read a book or newspaper out loud for a period of time everyday. Your
tongue and muscles will get used to the new denture and you will talk normally
very soon.
5-
Call our office if you are experiencing pain,
discomfort or if you have any questions.
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1. Swelling,
minor pain and / or skin discoloration may be experienced following the surgical
procedure. This will be temporary.
2. In order to
keep the swelling to a minimum, use an ice pack for the first 2 hours (on for 10
minutes and off for 5 minutes).
3. The day
after the surgery use lukewarm water rinses for the treated area
following each meal. This should continue for the first 3 days following the
surgical procedure.
4. Eat only soft
foods. Avoid hard and chewy foods.
5. Get plenty of
rest and insure normal intake of food, especially liquids such as fruit juices,
soup, and milk. Use a vitamin supplement if desired. Do not sleep on the
operated area for 2-3 days.
6. DO NOT raise
your lips with your fingers to inspect the treated area.
7. DO NOT brush
teeth near the surgical site. Brush teeth in the rest of your mouth.
8. There is
often a temporary loss of feeling in the operated area and the tooth may feel
loose.
9. Take
medications according to the instructions.
10. Should any
difficulties occur, do not hesitate to
call our office anytime. In case of an extreme
urgency call 911.
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