Post-Operative Instructions
Oral Surgery: Post Operative Instructions
Oral Surgery: Post Operative Instructions Care of the mouth after surgery has an important effect on healing. Swelling, discomfort, slight oozing of blood, and restricted jaw movement may be expected depending on the extent and location of the surgery. These problems...
Braces: Post Operative Instructions
BRACES We do everything we can to keep our patients happy during their orthodontic treatment, and there are three things that we ask our patients to do to keep themselves happy! Brush and Floss! This is so important! Brushing and flossing can mean the difference...
CLEANING/ FLUORIDE
CLEANING/FLUORIDE Please follow these instructions following your fluoride varnish treatment. Fluoride varnish will remain on your teeth for approximately 4-6 hours. Please follow the guidelines below during that time only: Do not brush or floss. Avoid hot beverages....
Extraction: Post Operative Instructions
EXTRACTION: Post Operative Instructions After tooth extraction, it’s important for a blood clot to form to stop the bleeding and begin the healing process. That’s why we ask you to bite on a gauze pad for 45 minutes after the appointment. If the bleeding or oozing...
Deep Cleaning: Post Operative Instructions
Deep Cleaning Once you head home from the office after your deep cleaning (or “periodontal root planing”), you may begin to experience some cold or heat sensitivity and gum soreness. As with most oral treatments, a small amount of bleeding is normal. To soothe...
Fillings & Crowns: Post Operative Instructions
Fillings & Crowns You may experience the following symptoms after your procedure: short, sharp, cold sensitivity gum soreness at the injection site and tissue irritation of the surrounding area, tired, sore jaw Often, these symptoms will last 1-2 weeks. If the...
Bone Graft Surgery: Post Surgery Instructions
Bone Graft Surgery You have just had surgery completed for the reduction of periodontal pocketing and/or for replacement of bone in an area where pathology existed, or in conjunction with endosseous dental implant surgical placement with or without platelet addition...
Root Canal: Post Surgery Instructions
ROOT CANAL Apicoectomy (Root Canal Surgery): 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 few hours after...
Denture Delivery: Post Instructions
Denture Delivery: 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...
Gum Surgery: Instructions After Surgery
Gum Surgery: 1- You may experience some pain, swelling, and bleeding after the surgery. 2- Take all medication that was prescribed for you according to instructions. 3- Apply an ice bag on your face over the surgical site on the day of surgery for 10 minutes on and 5...