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Post-Op Instructions

Post-Op Instructions

Following oral surgery requires special care

to guarantee normal recovery and prevent problems. As a general rule, you should refrain from eating for at least two hours following surgery to allow the anaesthetic to wear off. Because you can’t feel your entire mouth, attempting to eat before this could cause soft tissue injury. The rules listed below serve as general recommendations. The dentist or surgical assistant will provide you with comprehensive advice on how to recuperate from surgery after your procedure.

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Scaling and Root Planing
Your gums may likely be a little uncomfortable and sensitive for a few days following this surgery. 2-3 times each day, you should rinse your mouth with warm salt water (1 tsp salt/8 oz water). This will sanitize the area and ease the pain. Following the procedure, you should continue brushing and flossing, but you should brush carefully to avoid irritating the area any further. You can apply a cold compress to the area and take pain medication if you suffer any swelling or stiffness in the area. For two to three days following surgery, refrain from eating anything tough or chewy to ensure proper healing. Contact your dentist if, after a few days, the discomfort or swelling persists.
Root Canal Therapy

A few days of pain are normal following a root canal operation. To prevent irritation of the area and to ensure that the temporary restorative material sets properly, you should refrain from eating on the side of your mouth where the treatment was conducted. To treat any infection that may still be present in your tooth, you might also need to take an antibiotic. Call your dentist right away if you have escalating discomfort or tenderness, a drug reaction, or the loss of the temporary restoration (filling).

Crowns and Bridges

A temporary restoration will be given to you first before your permanent crown or bridge. You should use caution when cleaning and eating since this is less durable than the permanent version. Brush the region gently, and avoid pulling up on the teeth with the floss because it might become loose. Likewise with eating. When the temporary is in, you should stay away from meals that are sticky or chewy.

After the temporary or permanent device is inserted, there can be some sensitivity and irritation. After the soft tissue heals, this will go away because it is normal. If the discomfort persists, a warm salt water rinse will be helpful, and you can also take Advil or Tylenol.

For a few days following the placement of the permanent crown or bridge, you could feel a little uncomfortable. The new tooth needs time to acclimate to your mouth, and in less than a week it should feel just like one of your natural teeth. You should inform your dentist if your bite feels off in any manner. Maintaining your bridge or crown is identical to maintaining your natural teeth. Regularly brushing and flossing is advised.

White Fillings (Bonding)
Your teeth could feel sensitive when the anesthetic wears off. For the following three days, stay away from hot and cold meals and beverages. Your treated teeth will feel as wonderful as new after that initial month. To make sure that your fillings last a long time, keep up with your regular hygiene routine.
Veneers

You will first obtain a temporary restoration before getting your permanent veneer. You should use caution when cleaning and eating since this is less durable than the permanent version. Brush the region gently, and avoid pulling up on the teeth with the floss because it might become loose. Likewise with eating. When the temporary is in, you should stay away from meals that are sticky or chewy.

After the temporary or permanent device is inserted, there can be some sensitivity and irritation. After the soft tissue heals, this will go away because it is normal. If the discomfort persists, a warm salt water rinse will be helpful, and you can also take Advil or Tylenol.

For a few days after the veneer is applied, it could feel a little strange. In less than a week, the replacement tooth should feel much like one of your natural teeth after your mouth has had time to acclimate to it. You should tell your dentist if your bite feels out of the ordinary in any manner. You should be very careful when brushing and flossing the area at the gum line where the veneer meets the tooth.

Extractions

You will need to rest after the procedure. Because of the anaesthetic, you need to be driven home by a friend or relative. Following surgery, you should anticipate some bleeding at the extraction site. When the surgery is over, gauze will be applied; when it gets wet, you must change it. You should contact your dentist if bleeding lasts more than 24 hours. When you get home, rest, but do not lie flat. The bleeding may increase as a result. When lying down, elevate your head with a pillow. If you have pain, take the prescribed painkillers as suggested by your dentist. For pain relief, you can also use an ice pack. For pain relief, you can also use an ice pack. You might also receive a cleaning solution from your dentist to use on the extraction site.

After your surgery, your diet will be restricted to soft meals for a few days. Among the foods advised are:

  • Gelatin
  • Pudding
  • Yogurt
  • Mashed Potatoes
  • Ice Cream
  • Thin Soups
  • …and other food you can eat without chewing.

Be sure not to use a straw when drinking. Your sutures can come undone, and the sucking motion might also hinder the blood clotting. The same is true of smoking. Call your dentist for a follow-up if you experience protracted discomfort, bleeding, itchiness, or don’t believe the extraction site is healing adequately.

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