Fillings
- You may be numb for several hours. Do not eat while you are numb
- Your tooth may be sensitive to hot, cold or chewing for several days or weeks
- If your bite feels a little unusual after the filling, call our office for an adjustment
Crowns, Bridges, & Veneers
- 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
Extraction
- 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
Scaling & Root Planing (Deep Cleaning)
- Your gums will be sore/ irritated for a few days
- Rinse with warm salt water
- You may brush and floss,but be very gentle around the treated area
- You may experience swelling or stiffness. Use a cold compress on the area if necessary
- It is okay to take Tylenol and/ or Motrin after your procedure
- Avoid any hard or chewing foods for 2-3 days after your procedure
- If you continue to experience pain or swelling after 5 days, please call us to be scheduled for a follow up visit
Fluoride Treatment
- You may eat and drink immediately
- Do not brush or floss tonight, resume in the morning
Denture Delivery
- 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
Braces
- You may experience some pressure and discomfort on your teeth
- Be careful with braces and avoid chewing hard and/ or sticky food
- Brush and floss around your braces often
- Use ortho wax to cover any areas that may be irritating You may take Tylenol to relieve the discomfort
Implant Surgery
- You may experience some discomfort and bleeding
- Take all medications as prescribed
- Apply ice bag on your face over the surgical site
- Do not brush near the surgical site
- You may be numb for several hours
- Do not smoke, spit , or use a straw
- Any unusual or severe symptoms, call us right away!
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O2 Dental Group of Wilmington
7150 Market St. Suite 130
Wilmington NC 28411
(910) 356-2025
Monday: | 8:00am – 5:00pm |
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Tuesday: | 9:00am – 6:00pm |
Wednesday: | 9:00am – 6:00pm |
Thursday: | 8:00am – 5:00pm |
Friday: | 8:00am – 4:00pm |
Saturday: | CLOSED |
Sunday: | CLOSED |