South Boston Teeth Whitening, South Boston Veneers, South Boston Dental Implants
GENERAL GUIDELINES FOR ALL PROCEDURES:
Avoid hard or sticky foods such as “hard tack” candies for a least 24 hours as chewing on these types of foods can loosen or damage a restoration. Never chew on ice. Carefully follow all guidelines provided by our office, and, most importantly, practice good oral hygiene. Additional instructions following various types of treatment are listed below. Please click on the below topics for detailed instructions. In the event of an emergency please call our office. If you are experiencing a serious or life threatening emergency, please call 911 or visit the nearest emergency room.
- Instructions Following Crown, Bridge
- Instructions Following Fillings
- Instructions Following Denture or Partial Delivery
- Instructions Following Root Canal Therapy
- Instructions Following Dental Extractions
- Instructions for Invisalign
- Instructions Following Whitening
- Instructions Following Wisdom Teeth (3rd Molars)
- Instructions Following Implant Surgery/Implant Treatment
Instructions Following Crown, Bridge
Following Tooth Preparation:
Sensitivity and tenderness of the tooth and surrounding gums is common for the first day or two after a tooth has been prepared for a restoration. If the tenderness or sensitivity lasts longer than this, please...
Instructions Following Fillings
Do not eat or chew until any numbness from anesthesia has worn off.
If you are supervising a child who has had treatment, make certain that they are not eating or chewing while numb. Please make sure they do not bite their lips or tongue...
Instructions Following Denture or Partial Delivery
Dentures and partials will often need several adjustments in order to fit comfortably.
To help yourself adjust to your dentures you can practice reading aloud for a little while each day.
Dentures should be removed overnight or for at...
Instructions Following Root Canal Therapy
Please follow the guidelines below and contact us with any questions.
No eating or drinking for the first 30 minutes following your treatment. Also avoid feeling around your tooth with your tongue. This is to allow the temporary...
Instructions Following Dental Extractions
Immediately following surgery, maintain pressure on the surgical area by biting down on the provided gauze pad or roll until the bleeding stops. A certain amount of bleeding is to be expected following a surgical procedure. Placing the gauze...
Instructions for Invisalign
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Use your fingers to put your aligners place. First place the aligners over your front teeth, and then use your fingers to push the aligner down gently over your molars. When aligners are correctly inserted, they will fit all the...
Instructions Following Whitening
Following Bleaching:
Teeth are more susceptible to staining for the first 48 hours following bleaching treatments. For the first 48 hours after whitening, it is best to avoid dark-colored foods or beverages that can stain your...
Instructions Following Wisdom Teeth (3rd Molars)
Immediately following surgery, maintain pressure on the surgical area by biting down on the provided gauze pad or roll until the bleeding stops. A certain amount of bleeding is to be expected following a surgical procedure. Placing the gauze...
Instructions Following Implant Surgery/Implant Treatment
Some pain, bleeding, swelling, and seeping are normal following oral surgery. Please do not try to view the site by pulling on your lip and do not probe the area with your tongue or fingers. If you experience excessive bleeding or discomfort...
