A thorough and conscientious program of oral hygiene is the single most effective way to protect the longevity of your dental implants. Regular oral health visits as recommended by your dentists will detect minor problems before they develop into major concerns. Professional dental cleaning and implant maintenance by a hygienist at your recommended intervals is […]
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Post Surgical Instructions for Connective Tissue Graft
Categories: General Dentistry
Bleeding A piece of cotton gauze may have been placed to control bleeding. Leave this in place ½ to 1 hr. If bleeding continues from the area where the gauze was removed, replace it with another gauze or moist tea bag. There may be slight bleeding the first few hours. If there is considerable bleeding […]
Instructions for Complete Denture Patients
Categories: Dentures
Patients normally look forward to the day when they receive their new dentures. They are happy about the prospect that former dental problems will soon be over. Then, the day arrive then the new dentures are inserted and they are frequently shocked that a new array of dental problems are just beginning. In order to […]
Temporary Inlays and Onlays – Post Treatment Instructions
Categories: General Dentistry
You have now completed the first step of the procedure to restore and protect your tooth. We have placed a temporary inlay/onlay in the tooth to protect it during the period of time that the laboratory fabricating your “real” one. A temporary serves to hold the space for the lab fabricated inlay/onlay, preventing the adjacent […]
Temporary Crowns and Bridges – Post-Treatment Instructions
Categories: General Dentistry
After your first crown or bridge appointment, refrain from eating for at least 1 hour and until the anesthesia has worn off. Temporary: A temporary crown or bridge will be placed on the prepared teeth while the permanent restoration is being made. The temporary serves very important purposes. It protects the exposed dentin so it […]
Porcelain Veneers – Patient Instructions
Categories: Cosmetic Dentistry
The resin bonding process takes at least 72 hours to cure in its entirety. During this time, you should avoid any hard foods and maintain a relatively soft diet. Extremes in temperature (either hot or cold) should also be avoided. Alcohol and some medicated mouthwashes have the potential to affect the resin bonding material during […]
Fixed Crowns or Bridges – Post Treatment Instructions
Categories: General Dentistry
You have just had some crowns or fixed bridges cemented onto your teeth. They will replace your missing tooth structure or missing teeth very well and should give you years of service if you will observe the following suggestions: CHEWING: Do not chew hard or sticky foods on the restorations for 24 hours from the […]
Composite Fillings – Post-Treatment Instructions
Categories: General Dentistry
Composite fillings set up hard right away. There is no waiting time to eat. Children should be observed until the anesthetic wears off. Due to the strange feeling of the anesthetic, many children will chew the inside of their lips, cheeks, or tongue which can cause serious damage. Sensitivity to hot and cold is common […]
