Patient Resources
Care Instructions & Helpful Information
Quick guidance for after your visit. If anything doesn't feel right, please call us.
After-care instructions
After a filling
If you had freezing, avoid chewing and hot drinks until it wears off. Mild sensitivity to hot and cold for a few days is normal.
After an extraction
Bite gently on gauze for 30–45 minutes. For 24 hours, avoid rinsing, spitting, straws and smoking so the clot can form. Call us if bleeding continues or pain worsens after a few days.
After a root canal
Some tenderness when biting is common for a few days. Avoid chewing hard foods on that side until your final crown or filling is placed.
After a crown or bridge
A temporary crown can come loose. Avoid sticky foods and floss by sliding the floss out sideways. Call us if it comes off.
New dentures
Sore spots are normal at first. Start with soft foods cut into small pieces. We'll adjust any areas that rub.
After whitening
Avoid coffee, tea, red wine and other staining foods for 48 hours. Use a sensitivity toothpaste if needed.
This information is general guidance only and does not replace advice from your dentist. For swelling that affects breathing or swallowing, call 911 or go to the nearest emergency department.
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