How to Care for My Teeth After a Cosmetic Reconstruction?
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You may be experiencing tooth sensitivity to heat/cold.
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Rinse your mouth with warm saltwater at least 3 times a day.
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Take Tylenol or Ibuprofen every 3 to 4 hours to alleviate pain.
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It’s normal to experience salivation more than usual in the days following your appointment.
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Partake in regular brushing and flossing.
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Stay away from foods that can damage your cosmetic restoration (i.e. candy, sticky foods, peanut brittle, red wine, tea).
How to Care for My Teeth After a Crown and Bridge Procedure?
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Avoid eating/drinking hot and cold foods until anesthesia wears off.
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Immediately after treatment, refrain from eating foods that will take your temporary crown/bridge out of place (i.e. hard and sticky foods).
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You may experience tooth sensitivity in the weeks following final restoration placement.
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Take pain relievers as suggested by your dentist.
How to Care for My Teeth After a Tooth Extraction?
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If you experience blood clotting, this is normal. However, we ask you to place gauze pads on the area for at least 30 to 45 minutes.
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Please avoid sucking on straws, smoking and drinking for up to 72 hours near the surgical site.
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Avoid exercise and other hyperactivity for 24 hours after surgery.
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If you experience swelling, place an ice pack directly onto the area.
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Pain relievers may be taken only after consulting with your doctor.
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After 24 hours, you may begin brushing and flossing as usual.
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Swelling will subside within two days after surgery.
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Drink plenty of fluids.
How to Care for My Teeth After I Receive a Composite Filling?
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Do not eat or drink hot/cold foods until anesthesia has completely worn off.
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If you need pain relief, take pain relievers as they are prescribed by your doctor.
If you experience any unusual swelling or pain that does not subside a few weeks after treatment, please visit us right away.