After extractions
Please
follow these instructions as written. They will add
to your comfort and hasten your recovery. Please read
all the instructions thoroughly.
CONTROL OF BLEEDING:When you leave the office continue to bite on the moist gauze pressure pads constantly for 30 minutes. Change the gauze pressure pads every 30-45 minutes depending upon bleeding. When replacing the pads use one or two 2x2 cotton gauze pads, moisten them and fold them once together and apply gentle pressure over the extraction site by biting on the gauze. Take your first medications with water, if prescribed.
SIX THINGS NOT TO DO FOR THE FIRST 24 HOURS:No smoking. No use of soda straws or carbonated beverages. No hot liquids (lukewarm coffee, tea or soup is fine). No vigorous rinsing with mouthwash or water ( very mild swishing is okay). Any of the above can cause increased bleeding after surgery. Some bleeding following oral surgery is to be expected. You will notice an oozing for 12 to 24 hours following the surgery. Pressure applied over the surgical areas by biting on moist gauze pads or moistened tea bags will decrease the bleeding.
DIET: Maintain an adequate diet by eating soft but chewable foods and cool or room temperature liquids. Chewing soft foods will help prevent muscular stiffness and you will feel better if you are well nourished. Examples of a soft but chewable diet are spaghetti, macaroni, casseroles, scrambled eggs, pancakes, custards, Jell-O, baked potatoes, tender cooked vegetables, vegetables in soup, noodles in soups. Avoid hard crisp foods such as raw vegetables, Fritos and Doritos.
ORAL HYGIENE:Do not brush your teeth or rinse your mouth vigorously for 12 hours following surgery. You must keep your mouth clean starting the day after surgery by using a soft tooth brush and rinse of 1/2 teaspoon of salt in an 8 ounce glass of lukewarm water four times a day.
PRESCRIPTIONS:If you received any prescriptions, take them according to instructions. Do not let anyone else take your drugs. Take all antibiotics (if prescribed) until they are gone. Remember, no driving or operating heavy machinery while taking pain medicines.
CONTROL OF BLEEDING:When you leave the office continue to bite on the moist gauze pressure pads constantly for 30 minutes. Change the gauze pressure pads every 30-45 minutes depending upon bleeding. When replacing the pads use one or two 2x2 cotton gauze pads, moisten them and fold them once together and apply gentle pressure over the extraction site by biting on the gauze. Take your first medications with water, if prescribed.
SIX THINGS NOT TO DO FOR THE FIRST 24 HOURS:No smoking. No use of soda straws or carbonated beverages. No hot liquids (lukewarm coffee, tea or soup is fine). No vigorous rinsing with mouthwash or water ( very mild swishing is okay). Any of the above can cause increased bleeding after surgery. Some bleeding following oral surgery is to be expected. You will notice an oozing for 12 to 24 hours following the surgery. Pressure applied over the surgical areas by biting on moist gauze pads or moistened tea bags will decrease the bleeding.
DIET: Maintain an adequate diet by eating soft but chewable foods and cool or room temperature liquids. Chewing soft foods will help prevent muscular stiffness and you will feel better if you are well nourished. Examples of a soft but chewable diet are spaghetti, macaroni, casseroles, scrambled eggs, pancakes, custards, Jell-O, baked potatoes, tender cooked vegetables, vegetables in soup, noodles in soups. Avoid hard crisp foods such as raw vegetables, Fritos and Doritos.
ORAL HYGIENE:Do not brush your teeth or rinse your mouth vigorously for 12 hours following surgery. You must keep your mouth clean starting the day after surgery by using a soft tooth brush and rinse of 1/2 teaspoon of salt in an 8 ounce glass of lukewarm water four times a day.
PRESCRIPTIONS:If you received any prescriptions, take them according to instructions. Do not let anyone else take your drugs. Take all antibiotics (if prescribed) until they are gone. Remember, no driving or operating heavy machinery while taking pain medicines.
After crown and bridge appointments
Crowns and
bridges usually take two or three appointments to
complete. On the first appointment the teeth are
prepared. Temporary crowns or bridges are placed to
protect the teeth while the custom restoration is
being made. After each appointment when anesthetic
has been used, your lips, teeth and tongue may be
numb for several hours after the appointment. Avoid
any chewing until the numbness has completely worn
off.
It's normal to experience some hot, cold, and pressure sensitivity after each appointment. Your gums may be sore for several days. Rinse three times a day with warm salt water (a tsp. of salt in a cup of warm water, rinse-swish-spit) to reduce pain and swelling. Use medication only as directed.
To help keep your temporary in place, avoid eating sticky foods (especially gum), hard foods, and if possible, chew only on the opposite side of your mouth. It's important to continue to brush normally, but please avoid flossing because this could dislodge your temporary crowns.
If Your Temporary Loosens... Occasionally, even with careful wearing, temporaries will become loose. This is normally not an emergency. The teeth will not become infected or decayed if the temporary is missing for a short period of time. However, the underlying tooth may feel sensitive to food and drink.
If needed, Aspirin, Tylenol or Advil are good pain relievers and should be tried first, provided you can use them. Make sure to follow proper dosing instructions. They only work by swallowing them. Do not place aspirin/Advil/Tylenol on the tooth or gum. They will burn the lining of your mouth.
Keep the tooth clean by rinsing the mouth with warm water and gently brushing the area. Call Dr. Molyneaux.
If your temporary dislodges and you are unable to seek immediate dental care...You can put a small amount of Vaseline in the temporary and reseat it on the teeth. This will hold it in place until you can get in and see us or... You may purchase an over-the-counter temporary cement material (available at local drug stores) which will allow you to replace the temporary yourself. This will reduce discomfort and keep food away from the teeth. Follow the package's instructions.
It's normal to experience some hot, cold, and pressure sensitivity after each appointment. Your gums may be sore for several days. Rinse three times a day with warm salt water (a tsp. of salt in a cup of warm water, rinse-swish-spit) to reduce pain and swelling. Use medication only as directed.
To help keep your temporary in place, avoid eating sticky foods (especially gum), hard foods, and if possible, chew only on the opposite side of your mouth. It's important to continue to brush normally, but please avoid flossing because this could dislodge your temporary crowns.
If Your Temporary Loosens... Occasionally, even with careful wearing, temporaries will become loose. This is normally not an emergency. The teeth will not become infected or decayed if the temporary is missing for a short period of time. However, the underlying tooth may feel sensitive to food and drink.
If needed, Aspirin, Tylenol or Advil are good pain relievers and should be tried first, provided you can use them. Make sure to follow proper dosing instructions. They only work by swallowing them. Do not place aspirin/Advil/Tylenol on the tooth or gum. They will burn the lining of your mouth.
Keep the tooth clean by rinsing the mouth with warm water and gently brushing the area. Call Dr. Molyneaux.
If your temporary dislodges and you are unable to seek immediate dental care...You can put a small amount of Vaseline in the temporary and reseat it on the teeth. This will hold it in place until you can get in and see us or... You may purchase an over-the-counter temporary cement material (available at local drug stores) which will allow you to replace the temporary yourself. This will reduce discomfort and keep food away from the teeth. Follow the package's instructions.
After root canal therapy
The
treated tooth is commonly VERY tender to touch,
biting, tapping or chewing for a few days after
treatment.
DO NOT CHEW ON THAT SIDE.
Discomfort usually subsides in a couple of days, but may last as long as a few weeks. Improvement will be gradual.
The treated tooth, the injection sites, as well as the soft tissues around the tooth, will feel sore and tender.
If your tooth throbs, keep your head elevated, even when lying down. Refrain from any strenuous activity.
We usually recommend a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory medication such as ibuprofen, Advil, Motrin, or aspirin for at least three to five days following treatment. If you cannot take any anti-inflammatory medication, then take extra-strength Tylenol. I f any of the recommended painkillers are not effective relieving the pain, you should call the office.
Take all prescribed medication as directed.
Rinsing the mouth with warm salt water (one teaspoon salt to 8 oz. of warm water), three to four times a day may also be helpful in relieving discomfort.
If you initially feel better, but then get significantly worse two or three days after treatment, you may be experiencing what is known as a "flare-up." This is not a common occurrence, but if it happens, please contact our office.
There is usually no necessary "waiting period" before the crown of the tooth can be restored. Unless otherwise indicated, have the tooth restored as soon as possible after the Root Canal has been completed. Do not wait more than two to four weeks, as the tooth becomes brittle and is vulnerable to fracture.
Discomfort usually subsides in a couple of days, but may last as long as a few weeks. Improvement will be gradual.
The treated tooth, the injection sites, as well as the soft tissues around the tooth, will feel sore and tender.
If your tooth throbs, keep your head elevated, even when lying down. Refrain from any strenuous activity.
We usually recommend a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory medication such as ibuprofen, Advil, Motrin, or aspirin for at least three to five days following treatment. If you cannot take any anti-inflammatory medication, then take extra-strength Tylenol. I f any of the recommended painkillers are not effective relieving the pain, you should call the office.
Take all prescribed medication as directed.
Rinsing the mouth with warm salt water (one teaspoon salt to 8 oz. of warm water), three to four times a day may also be helpful in relieving discomfort.
If you initially feel better, but then get significantly worse two or three days after treatment, you may be experiencing what is known as a "flare-up." This is not a common occurrence, but if it happens, please contact our office.
There is usually no necessary "waiting period" before the crown of the tooth can be restored. Unless otherwise indicated, have the tooth restored as soon as possible after the Root Canal has been completed. Do not wait more than two to four weeks, as the tooth becomes brittle and is vulnerable to fracture.