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.