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Proper care after dental procedures supports healing, protects your investment, and keeps your teeth and gums healthy. Below, you’ll find clear, practical guidance for common treatments to help you navigate recovery with ease and comfort.
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What to Do After Each Procedure
Composite Fillings
- Avoid chewing or hot beverages while your mouth is numb.
- Some hot, cold, or pressure sensitivity is normal, along with soreness at injection sites. Over-the-counter pain relievers can help.
- You may chew as soon as numbness wears off, since fillings are fully set at that time.
- Contact us if sensitivity worsens, if your bite feels uneven, or if you experience persistent pain.
Cosmetic Dental Reconstruction
- Adjusting to your new bite may take several days. If you notice high spots or issues with your bite, call us to schedule an adjustment.
- Some hot and cold sensitivity is normal. Use warm saltwater rinses three times daily and take mild pain relievers as needed.
- Speech may feel different at first, and increased salivation is common. These should normalize within a week.
- Brush and floss every day to protect your new dental work and attend regular cleaning appointments.
- Avoid hard or sticky foods, chewing on ice, pens, or fingernails, and limit stain-causing foods and smoking.
- If you play sports, ask about a custom mouthguard. Use any night guard provided to protect your teeth from grinding.
Crowns and Bridges
- Temporary crowns or bridges protect your teeth while your final restoration is being made. Avoid sticky or hard foods and chew on the opposite side if possible.
- Brush normally, but floss carefully around temporaries to prevent dislodging.
- Sensitivity to temperature or pressure is common for a few weeks after placement. Mild pain relief can help.
- If a temporary crown comes off, bring it with you to the office so we can re-cement it.
- Contact our office if your bite feels uneven or if you have any pain or concerns.
Tooth Extractions
- Bite on gauze for 30–45 minutes after your appointment to help a blood clot form. Replace gauze as needed if bleeding continues.
- Avoid rinsing vigorously, drinking through straws, smoking, or brushing near the extraction site for 72 hours.
- Limit strenuous activity for 24 hours to reduce bleeding.
- Apply ice packs or frozen vegetables to reduce swelling, which should subside within 48 hours.
- Take pain medication as prescribed and finish any antibiotics if given.
- Eat soft, nutritious foods initially and resume normal dental care after 24 hours.
- Call our office immediately if you experience heavy bleeding, severe pain, or swelling lasting more than a few days.
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