Caring for Your Oral Health After Treatment
At Just Smile Dental, our Everett, WA, dentist knows it’s exciting to finally have your teeth repaired or enhanced. However, Dr. William Webley wants our patients to understand the success of your treatment highly depends on caring for your teeth during the healing process.
*Please see below for documents regarding post-treatment instructions.
Aftercare Instructions
After the Crown and Bridge Procedure
After the crown and bridge procedure, it’s important to take care of your teeth and gums to ensure a successful outcome. You may experience some sensitivity or discomfort for a few days after the procedure, but this should subside. It’s important to avoid hard, sticky, or chewy foods that could damage the restoration or pull it out of place.
You should also continue to brush and floss regularly to keep your teeth and gums healthy. If you have any concerns or questions about your post-treatment care, don’t hesitate to contact Dr. Webley.
Read our document for more information on caring for your teeth.
Denture Post-Op Instructions
Following the placement of your dentures, it’s important to take care of your new appliance to ensure maximum comfort and function. You may experience some soreness or discomfort initially, but this should improve as you become accustomed to wearing your dentures. To prevent any damage or displacement, it’s important to avoid hard, sticky, or chewy foods for the first few days.
You should also practice good oral hygiene by brushing your gums and tongue, as well as soaking and cleaning your dentures regularly. If you experience any persistent discomfort or issues with your dentures, contact our Everett dentist for further guidance.
For more information on what to do, click here to read our denture aftercare document.
Scaling And Root Planning Post-op Instructions
After scaling and root planning, it’s important to take care of your teeth and gums to promote healing and prevent infection. You may experience some sensitivity or discomfort, but this should subside in a few days. To aid in the healing process, avoid hard, crunchy, or spicy foods, and follow your dental professional’s recommendations for pain relief.
It’s also important to maintain good oral hygiene by brushing and flossing regularly and using any prescribed antimicrobial mouthwash. If you experience any persistent discomfort, bleeding, or signs of infection, contact Just Smile Dental immediately for further evaluation and treatment.
Extraction/Oral Surgery Post-op instructions
Following an extraction or oral surgery, it’s important to take special care of the affected area to promote healing and prevent complications. You may experience some swelling, discomfort, or bleeding for the first few days after the procedure, but this should improve over time. To aid in the healing process, avoid smoking, drinking through a straw, and eating hard, crunchy, or hot foods. Use ice packs as directed to reduce swelling and follow your dental professional’s instructions for pain relief.
It’s also important to maintain good oral hygiene by gently brushing and flossing around the affected area and avoiding vigorous rinsing. If you experience any persistent or worsening symptoms, contact your dental professional immediately for further evaluation and treatment.
Click here for more information on extraction/oral surgery aftercare.
Composite Fillings (Tooth-Colored) Post-op
After receiving a composite filling, also known as a tooth-colored filling, it’s important to take care of your teeth to ensure proper healing and prevent any further decay. You may experience some sensitivity or discomfort after the procedure, but this should subside over time. To aid in the healing process, avoid hard, crunchy, or sticky foods for the first 24 hours and follow your dental professional’s recommendations for pain relief.
It’s also important to maintain good oral hygiene by brushing and flossing regularly and using any prescribed fluoride rinse. If you experience any persistent discomfort or notice any signs of damage to the filling, contact our office immediately for further evaluation and treatment. Dr. Webley will also provide you with more information on aftercare.
Bone Graft Post-op
Following a bone graft procedure, it’s important to take extra care of the affected area to promote healing and prevent complications. You may experience some swelling, discomfort, or bleeding for the first few days after the procedure, but this should improve over time. To aid in the healing process, avoid smoking, drinking through a straw, and eating hard, crunchy, or spicy foods. Use ice packs as directed to reduce swelling and follow your dental professional’s instructions for pain relief.
Read our post-op instructions for more information on the dos and don’ts.
It’s also important to maintain good oral hygiene by brushing and flossing gently around the affected area and avoiding vigorous rinsing. Contact our office immediately for further evaluation and treatment if you experience any persistent or worsening symptoms, such as excessive bleeding or fever.
Special Instructions For Sinus Exposures
If you have undergone a sinus exposure procedure, there are special instructions to follow to promote healing and prevent complications. You may experience some swelling, discomfort, or bleeding for the first few days after the procedure, but this should improve over time. To aid in the healing process, avoid blowing your nose, or engaging in any strenuous activities that could increase sinus pressure. Follow your dental professional’s instructions for pain relief and take any prescribed antibiotics as directed.
It’s also important to maintain good oral hygiene by gently brushing and flossing around the affected area and avoiding vigorous rinsing. If you experience any persistent or worsening symptoms, such as excessive bleeding or fever, contact Dr. Webley immediately for further evaluation and treatment.
Amalgam Fillings (Silver Fillings) Post-op
After receiving an amalgam filling, also known as a silver filling, it’s important to take care of your teeth to ensure proper healing and prevent any further decay. You may experience some sensitivity or discomfort after the procedure, but this should subside over time. To aid in the healing process, avoid hard, crunchy, or sticky foods for the first 24 hours and follow your dental professional’s recommendations for pain relief.
It’s also important to maintain good oral hygiene by brushing and flossing regularly and using any prescribed fluoride rinse. For more information on aftercare, click here. If you experience any persistent discomfort or notice any signs of damage to the filling, contact our office immediately for further evaluation and treatment.
After a Root Canal
After undergoing a root canal procedure, it’s important to take special care of your teeth to promote healing and prevent complications. You may experience some sensitivity or discomfort for a few days after the procedure, but this should subside over time. To aid in the healing process, avoid chewing on the affected tooth until the crown or filling is placed, and follow your dental professional’s recommendations for pain relief. It’s also important to maintain good oral hygiene by brushing and flossing regularly and using any prescribed antimicrobial mouthwash.
Click the link for more information on the root canal aftercare dos and don’ts. If you experience any persistent discomfort, swelling, or signs of infection, contact Just Smile Dental immediately for further evaluation and treatment. Regular follow-up appointments are important to ensure that the tooth is healing properly and to monitor any signs of further decay or infection.
Implant Placement Post-op Instructions
After implant placement, take special care of the area to promote healing. Avoid smoking, and hard foods, and follow pain relief and antibiotic instructions. Maintain good oral hygiene, avoid pressure on the site, and follow dietary restrictions. Contact Dr. Webley if symptoms worsen. Regular follow-up appointments are important for monitoring healing and success. For more information about implant aftercare, click here.
Care Instructions After Implant Crowns
After receiving an implant crown, it’s important to take care of your teeth to ensure proper healing and prevent any further issues. You may experience some sensitivity or discomfort after the procedure, but this should subside over time. To aid in the healing process, avoid hard or sticky foods for the first 24 hours, maintain good oral hygiene, and follow your dental professional’s recommendations for pain relief.
If you experience any persistent discomfort or notice any signs of damage to the implant crown, contact our Everett, WA, dental office immediately for further evaluation and treatment. Regular follow-up appointments are important to monitor the implant and ensure its long-term success. Read our more in-depth post-op instructions for more information on aftercare.
Protect Your Smile During Aftercare Phase!
Contact our office today at (425) 341-1111 if you have any questions about post-treatment instructions or have prolonged symptoms.
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