Post-Operative Instructions Raleigh, NC

You may have a temporary. Be careful when cleaning or eating
Avoid sticky, hard or chewy foods with your temporary
You may experience some sensitivity and irritation.
You may experience throbbing, aching pain for one or two days
Rinse with warm salt warm water to keep the area clean
Take Motrin, Tylenol or Aleve to help with discomfort or pain
When you receive your permanent restoration, it may feel awkward for a few days
Your time may need time to adjust but it should feel natural in less than a week
If your bite feels abnormal after a week, please call us for an adjustment

For the first 48 hours, keep your body hydrated by drinking plenty of water
Do not use a straw or spit
Do not rinse your mouth vigorously
Do not smoke for 72 hours
After 48 hours, rinse your mouth gently with warm salt water for several days
Some bleeding, discomfort and pain is to be expected
If persistent bleeding occurs, place gauze pads and bite down firmly for ½ hour.
You may bite on a tea bag (black tea) to control the bleeding
To decrease swelling, use an ice pack for 15 minute intervals
Some bruising is normal
You may feel some bone spurts coming out of the extraction site or poking through the gums
You may combine Tylenol and Motrin to help you control the pain
If you notice unusual symptoms or uncontrollable pain, call our office immediately

You will experience some discomfort for a few days
Your denture will need several adjustments before it feels comfortable in your mouth
Take your dentures out every night and keep them in a clean container filled with water or denture cleaning solution
Clean dentures thoroughly with a brush and water before putting them back in your mouth
It will take time to get used to talking and eating with your dentures
Call our office if you’re experiencing pain or discomfort to the point you cannot use your denture

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