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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 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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