Post Op Instructions

Root Canal Therapy

  • Do not eat anything until the numbness wears off
  • Do not drink anything hot. Anything cold can be drank through a straw
  • Soreness at the injection site is common
  • Gum irritation is likely to happen. Warm salt water rinses will help healing.
  • You may want to take over the counter anti-inflammatory medications before your prescription is ready (Ibuprofen or Aleve). You can continue taking these medications for several days after your procedure to manage any soreness.
  • Biting sensitivity is normal as the ligaments will be irritated
  • If a crown is needed following your root canal, we recommend getting it prepared no earlier than two weeks and no later than two months. Waiting too long to crown a root canal treated tooth can jeopardize the long-term success of the procedure.
  • You will likely be given an antibiotic and MUST take the ENTIRE prescription. If you have a reaction, stop immediately, take Benadryl, and call us immediately. Antibiotics can alter the effectiveness of oral contraceptives in women.
  • If pain persists or increases after the first couple days please call our office.

Crowns and Bridges

  • Do not eat anything until the numbness wears off.
  • Do not drink anything hot. Anything cold can be drank through a straw.
  • Gum irritation is normal. Rinsing with warm salt water rinses will help healing.
  • Soreness at injection site is normal.
  • Sensitivity to hot, cold, and pressure are normal while you have a temporary.
  • Please contact the office is prolonged sensitivity or pain occurs; you may need a bite adjustment.
  • Do not eat anything sticky that could remove your temporary.
  • Please brush your temporary as you would a normal tooth, but when flossing, pull the floss out the side of the tooth to prevent removing the temporary.
  • Temporaries can break or come off. Please contact our office promptly if this occurs.

White Fillings (Bonding)

  • Do not eat anything until the numbness wears off.
  • Do not drink anything hot. Anything cold can be drank through a straw.
  • Gum irritation is normal after a filling. Rinsing with warm salt water will help healing.
  • Soreness at injection site is normal.
  • Sensitivity is normal, but in the event of prolonged pain or sensitivity, please contact our office.

Scaling and Root Planing

  • Do not eat anything until the numbness wears off
  • Do not drink anything hot. Anything cold can be drank through a straw
  • Soreness at the injection site is common
  • Gum irritation is likely to happen. Warm salt water rinses will help healing
  • Take over the counter pain medications (Tylenol, Ibuprofen, Aleve)
  • We recommend alternation between 1 dose of extra strength Tylenol and 600mg of Ibuprofen every 6 hours.
  • Do not smoke.
  • Avoid spicy foods
  • Sensitivity may arise (even weeks after the procedure). This is normal. Use desensitizing toothpaste, like sensodyne to help.
  • Follow oral hygiene instructions provided to you
  • If you have any questions or concerns, please call the office