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POST-OPERATIVE INSTRUCTIONS
EXTRACTIONS:
It is best to refrain from eating for at least 2 hours or until the anesthesia has worn off to prevent possibly injury to your soft tissue.
Bleeding:
It is normal for minor bleeding to occur for the first 24 hours following surgery. Continue to bite firmly on the gauze for at least 2 hours, replacing the old gauze with a new one every 20 minutes. If bleeding continues for several hours without slowing, bite on a cold, wet tea bag (the tannic acid in the tea will help stop the bleeding).
Rinsing/Brushing:
Don't spit forcefully (creates a vacuum in your mouth) or rinse your mouth on the day of the procedure. The next day you may gently rinse with warm salt water. You may brush your teeth and tongue after the procedure but be careful to avoid the surgical site for a few days.
Eating:
You should start with liquids and very soft foods for the first 24-48 hours following the surgery, but don't suck it through a straw. As the area heals over the next few days, you can move on to a normal diet. Be careful of chewing on hard foods near the surgical area.
CROWNS AND BRIDGES:
It is best to refrain from eating for at least 2 hours or until the anesthesia has worn off to prevent possibly injury to your soft tissue.
Temporary:
Please be careful when cleaning around the temporary restoration. Do not pull up on the temporary when flossing this area. Make sure to brush this area gently and not to chew any hard or sticky foods on the restoration.
Sensitvity:
Some sensitivity to hold and cold may occur following treatment. For the first few days, try to avoid extremely hot or cold foods and beverages.
Painful Gums:
It is normal to have some minor discomfort in the gums around the tooth after the anesthesia wears off. If you feel discomfort in the gum tissue, take the recommended dose of Advil or Tylenol for the rest of the day.
Permanent Crown/Bridge:
When the final restoration is placed, your bite may feel a little different. This is usually 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 SO important to brush gently and thoroughly around your new restoration - and don't forget to floss! A consistent daily home care routine will increase the longevity of the restoration.
WHITE FILLINGS (BONDING):
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, take the recommended dose of Advil or Tylenol.
Home Care:
It is important to resume regular brushing and flossing immediately. 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, take the recommended dose of Advil or Tylenol for the rest of the day. The treated areas may 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 (LAMINATES):
It is best to refrain from eating for at least 2 hours or until the anesthesia has worn off to prevent possibly injury to your soft tissue.
Temporary:
Please be careful when cleaning around the temporary restorations. Do not pull up on the temporary when flossing this area. Make sure to brush this area gently and not to chew any hard foods on the restoration.
Sensitivity:
Some 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. Additionally, 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, take the recommended dose of Advil or Tylenol for the rest of the day.
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.
ROOT CANAL THERAPY:
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. This will also allow the temporary restorative material to harden.
Soreness:
You will most likely feel soreness in the area as well as pressure when you bite down as it takes some time for the tissues around the tooth to heal. Avoid hard and chewy foods. Do not chew on the treated side of your mouth for at least 24 hours.
Medication:
Take any antibiotic medication prescribed to you by Dr. Mohlman as this will help eliminate any remaining infection in the tooth. In some cases, antibiotics are unnecessary.
Contact our office if you notice any of the following:
- Increasing tenderness or swelling in the area around the tooth
- A reaction to the medication
- Loss of the temporary filling material
-Tooth fracture
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