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POST-OP INSTRUCTIONS
ROOT CANAL THERAPY
Following endodontic (root canal) treatment, your tooth will probably be tender to biting pressure for a period of time. Generally, the discomfort will go away after a few days or weeks, but sometimes it can last several months. This is not a sign that there is something wrong with the tooth. It is just inflamation at the tip of the root where the nerve was removed.
Advil or other anti-inflammatory medications help to relieve your symptoms:
* Take 2 Advil every 3 - 4 hours for 2 days then take 1 advil every 3 - 4 hours for two more days. * The tooth may be sensitive to biting pressure for a while. This is NORMAL. You will most likely feel soreness in the area as well as pressure when you bite down. For this reason, you should avoid hard and chewy foods.
Do not eat on the treated side of your mouth for at least 24 hours. The soreness
Take all of the antibiotic medication that is prescribed by the doctor, as this will eliminate any remaining infection in the tooth. 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. Provisional: Please be careful when cleaning around the provisional restoration. Do not pull up on it when flossing this area. Make sure to brush this area gently and not to chew any hard or sticky foods. If the provisional comes off, please call our office immediatley so that we can reapply it for you. Any delay in recementing the provisional could affect the fit of your permanent restoration. 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. SCALING AND ROOT PLANING
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 cold. It is best to refrain from eating any hard or chewy 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 48-72 hours following these procedures. Please contact the office if the pain or swelling persists. PORCELAIN VENEERS
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. Provisionals (also known as a temporary restoration): Please be careful when cleaning around the provisional restoration. Do not pull up on the provisional when flossing this area. Make sure to brush this area gently and not to chew any hard foods on the restoration. If the Provisional comes off between appointments, please call our office immediately so that we can reapply it for you. Any delay in recementing, may affect the fit of your permanent restoration, requiring a remake at the lab.
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 every 3 - 4 hours for 2 days, then 1 Advil every 3 - 4 hours for two more days if any 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. EXTRACTIONS Bleeding: 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. 3. If the bleeding continues, call the office at 281 893-9175 4. Do not suck on area where surgery occurred or drink through a straw during the first 48 hours.
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. 3. You may brush your teeth and your tongue after the surgery. Be careful of the surgical site.
Eating: You should start with liquids and very soft foods for the first 24-48 hours following the surgery. If the area feels a little better, you can then move on to a normal diet. Be careful of chewing on hard foods near the surgical area.
Pain and 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 at 281 893-9175.
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Eddie C. Pruitt, DDS |
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Aesthetic and Restorative Dentistry |
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