Swelling after the procedure is normal. To keep this to a minimum, apply our ice pack on the outside of your face for 30 minutes. Additional ice may be used at home/work; 15 minutes on – 15 minutes off for 1-2 hours. Avoid heavy exercise during the next 24 hours.
You may be the most swollen and sore on the 3rd day; this is normal. Ibuprofen (i.e. Advil, Motrin) is helpful in relieving pain and swelling. We recommend 600mg every 4-6 hours. If you cannot take Ibuprofen or Aspirin, you may use Extra Strength Tylenol. The swelling should gradually go down over the next few days. Some bruising may also occur. Always consult with your physician if you have any questions about our recommendations and your current medications.
Avoid lifting your lip or pulling out your check as it is possible to pull the sutures loose and delay healing.
You may eat a normal diet. Brush your teeth normally, but be gentle in the suture area.
After 24 hours, rinse gently with warm salt water following meal. (1 glass of water with ½ tsp of salt)
If medication has been prescribed, take as directed.
Return to our office for suture removal as directed.
If you have any concerns, please contact our office at any time.
The diseased tissue within your tooth has been removed and a temporary filling has been. placed. This allows your symptoms to subside so the root canal may be completed at your next visit.
This tooth will no longer be sensitive to hot or cold; however, it may be sensitive when you bite down. This is normal. Advil, aspirin, or Tylenol may be taken as needed.
If you have any concerns please feel free to contact our office at any time.
Your tooth will no longer be sensitive to hot or cold but may become very sensitive to bite. Soreness to bite may be the most noticeable on days 3, 4, & 5 after the procedure. This will subside gradually over the next 10-15 days. We recommend taking 600mg of Ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin) every 4-6 hours. If you cannot take Ibuprofen or Aspirin, Extra Strength Tylenol can be substituted. Always consult with your physician if you have any questions about our recommendations and your current medications.
A temporary filling has been placed in your tooth. Please contact your general dentist for a permanent restoration as soon as you symptoms subside or within the time frame we’ve recommended. If medication has been prescribed, please take as directed.
If you have any questions or concerns, please contact us at any time.
A small incision has been made in the gum over your tooth to allow drainage of infection.
You may experience some bleeding for the next few hours.
To encourage drainage, use a warm salt water rinse (1 glass of water with ½ tsp. of salt) every 2 hours for the rest of the day. Do not place warm packs on the outside of your face.
If medication has been prescribed, take as directed.
If you have any concerns, please feel free to contact our office at any time.
Brush your teeth normally but avoid chewing on the open tooth until you next appointment.
To keep it clean, rinse vigorously with warm water after eating.
If medication has been prescribed, take as directed.
If you have any concerns, please feel free to contact our office at any time.