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Temporary restoration
What to do if it comes off:
Call us. We would like to re-cement it for you in
a timely manner. If your cannot come in, replace the temporary with finger
pressure or secure it with a small amount of denture adhesive such as poli-Grip
or Fixodent.
Final restoration
Sensitivity: Common following
permanent cementation. It will usually decrease after two weeks. If
sensitivity persists, please notify our office.
Oral surgery
Bleeding: do not be concerned
if traces of blood are noted in the saliva for several hours after the
procedure. Do not rinse the mouth vigorously for the first few hours as the
disruption of the clot may occur. It is best to avoid hot foods or fluid until
the day following surgery. If continuous or excessive bleeding occurs, please
contact the office at 871-4990.
Tooth extraction It’s important
to NOT:
-Smoke for at least 3 days
-Suck though a straw
-Rinse your mouth vigorously or spit.
-Clean the teeth next to the
extraction site.
-These activities may cause you to
develop a dry socket, which is an extremely painful condition that will take up
to a month to heal.
Endodontic Treatment ( Root Canal
therapy)
To protect the tooth and help keep
your temporary in place:
-Avoid eating sticky foods (especially
gum)
-Avoid hard foods and hard substances,
such as ice, fingernails and pencils.
-If possible, chew only on the
opposite side of your mouth.
-It is important to continue to brush
and floss normally. Usually, the last step after root canal treatment is the
placement of the permanent crown on the tooth. A crown covers and protects the
tooth from breaking in the future.
If you have persistent or unusual
pain, or you have any other questions or concerns, please call our office.
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