- Maintain gentle pressure by biting on the gauze for an hour
- Avoid all rinsing for 24 hours, and you may use warm salt water or mild antiseptic rinses after 24 hours if prescribed
- Some discomfort or pain is normal after surgery. Analgesic tablets must be taken as prescribed, if there is severe pain you can call your dentist
- Do not brush your teeth for the first 8 hours, after that you may brush your teeth and avoiding the area of the surgery for the first day
- Eat normal regular meals as soon as you are able after the surgery. Cold, soft diet is recommended in the first 24 hours such as yogurt. It is also important to drink plenty of fluids
- DO NOT SMOKE for 24 hours
- DO NOT DRINK ALCOHOL for 24 hours
- Do not spit, suck through a straw
- Avoid excessive activities, do not drive or operate anything
- To prevent swelling apply an ice pack or cold towel on your face or cheek near the surgical area during the first 12 hours, applying it alternately for 20 minutes and then 10 minutes off
- The first 48 hours are crucial to maximize the whitening results from you bleaching procedure.
- Some patients experience sensitivity after bleaching. This sensitivity normally lasts 48 – 72 hours however it is not unusual for it to linger for a week or so. We recommend over the counter pain medications such as Ibuprofen, Advil or Tylenol to counteract any discomfort you may be having.
- Avoid acidic fruit juices like orange juice until the sensitivity has dissipated.
- Use the toothpaste that is recommended by your dentist.
- Chewing “sugarless” gum will help as it will reduce the peroxide levels and help with the sensitivity.
- DO NOT CONSUME dark or yellow staining substances such as:
· COFFEE, TEA, MUSTARD, KETCHUP, RED WINE, DARK COLORED SOFT DRINKS, BERRIES, RED SAUCES, SOY SAUSE · TOBACCO PRODUCTS AND CHOCOLATES - If your regular home care contains Chlorhexidine rinse, please wait 48 hours before continuing.
- Please continue good oral hygiene after your lightening process, this will greatly help you maintain the new color.
- If you notice that your teeth are darkening, you may want to enhance your bleaching. We can custom fabricate take-home bleaching trays for this purpose. If you are interested, please do not hesitate to contact us for more information.
- Avoid heavy biting between procedure appointments
- Brush and clean your teeth daily as usual
- If medication prescribed such as antibiotic take it exactly as directed on the prescription
- Take analgesics as prescribed by your dentist
- Do not bite on your new crown for an hour
- Brush and floss as a natural tooth
- your gum may sore for few days, you may rinse with warm salt water, if it persist call your dentist
- Notify your dentist if the crown is loose or move when biting
- Notify your dentist if your bite feels uneven
- It is normal to feel some sensitivity after the preparation
- Caring for the temporaries: You can eat after 30 minutes, but take care as local anesthetic was used for the preparation. Avoid eating sticky foods, especially chewing gum and caramel. Brush normally but floss carefully. if the temporary crown come off we can re cement it
- It is normal to experience some hot, cold and pressure sensitivity after your appointment and your gum may sore for several days.
- If your bite feel uneven or if you have persistent pain please contact our office for help or advice.
- You should not chew hard foods or directly on the new filling for the first 24 hours, chew on the opposite side please.
- It is normal to experience some hot, cold and pressure sensitivity after your appointment and your gum may sore for several days.
- If your bite feel uneven or if you have persistent pain please contact our office for help or advice.
- There is no restrictions to chewing on your new filling; however, local anesthetic was used so please be careful when biting or talking so that you do not bite your lips, cheek or tongue. If possible avoid chewing until the anesthetic dissipates.
- It is normal to feel sensitive to cold or hot stimulus after scaling / root planing; Avoid hot, cold and sour stimulus for 2 days.
- Keep the area clean even if it’s sore, brush and floss after each meal.
- Mouth rinse: use warm salt water rinse 3 times daily or use the mouth wash prescribed by your dentist or dental hygienist.