Dental Office in Bridgewater Township, NJ
Call Us Now: 1-908-627-6498
1-908-704-7242
Email: foryoudentistry@gmail.com
FOR YOU DENTISTRY
477 Union Ave, Bridgewater, NJ 08807
Post Visit Instructions
Temporary Restoration Instructions
WHEN AND WHAT CAN I EAT?
If there was anesthetic used during your procedure – please avoid chewing until the numb feeling has completely gone away.
Avoid using the area where the temporary was placed for at least one hour in order to let temporary cement fully set.
Be advised to avoid eating hard or sticky foods on your temporary as these types of foods may cause the temporary to become loose of fall off.
CAN I BRUSH AND FLOSS?
Brush your teeth as you normally would – it is just as important to keep a temporary clean as it is to keep your other teeth clean. Do not floss your temporary – it will pop it off!
WHAT IF THERE IS DISCOMFORT?
You may experience some discomfort due to irritation to the area during the treatment procedure.
You may also experience sensitivity to cold or pressure – the temporary restoration does not hold off cold like your other teeth or the permanent restoration will.
Your new permanent crown will be shaped and shaded especially to your teeth – the temporary is made to serve you temporarily, so its color and fit are not custom-matched to your teeth.
WHAT DO I DO IF MY TEMPORARY COMES OFF?
If possible – save the temporary so we can recement it.
Call us @ 908-627-6498. We are here seven days a week and will be able to get you in at your earliest convenience.
Post Treatment Information: Fillings
WHEN AND WHAT CAN I EAT?
If there was anesthetic used during your procedure please avoid chewing until the numb feeling has completely gone away.
CAN I BRUSH AND FLOSS?
Brush your teeth as you normally would. Floss your teeth as you normally would.
WHAT IF THERE IS DISCOMFORT?
You may experience some discomfort due to irritation to the area during the treatment procedure. If for any reason your bite does not feel even or balanced please call to come in and have us adjust it at your earliest convenience.
Post Treatment Information: Veneers
WHEN AND WHAT CAN I EAT?
If there was anesthetic used during your procedure please avoid chewing until the numb feeling has completely gone away.
Avoid using the area where the veneers were placed for at least one hour in order to let the cement fully set.
Always be aware that you have veneers this includes being careful to avoid aggressive biting into items. You cannot use your veneers like you may have used your natural teeth to cut string, open plastic bags etc.
CAN I BRUSH AND FLOSS?
Brush your teeth as you normally would it is very important to keep your veneers in great condition just like your other teeth.
Floss your teeth as you normally would it is very important to floss around veneers to keep the area healthy.
WHAT IF THERE IS DISCOMFORT?
You may experience some discomfort due to irritation to the area during the treatment procedure.If for any reason your bite does not feel even or balanced please call to come in and have us adjust it at your earliest convenience.
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Post Treatment Information: Permanent Crown Restoration
WHEN AND WHAT CAN I EAT?
If there was anesthetic used during your procedure please avoid chewing until the numb feeling has completely gone away. Avoid using the area where the permanent restoration was placed for at least one hour in order to let the cement fully set. Keep in mind that you do have a restoration but feel free to use your restoration like you would your normal teeth.
CAN I BRUSH AND FLOSS?
Brush your teeth as you normally would it is very important to keep your permanent restoration in great condition just like your other teeth. Floss your teeth as you normally would it is very important to floss around a permanent restoration to keep the area healthy.
WHAT IF THERE IS DISCOMFORT?
You may experience some discomfort due to irritation to the area during the treatment procedure. If for any reason your bite does not feel even or balanced please call to come in and have us adjust it at your earliest convenience.
Post Treatment Information: Bridges
When and what can I eat?
If there was anesthetic used during your procedure – please avoid chewing until the numb feeling has completely gone away. Avoid using the area where the bridge was placed for at least one hour in order to let the cement fully set. Keep in mind that you do have a restoration but feel free to use your restoration like you would your normal teeth.
Can I brush and floss?
Brush your teeth as you normally would it is very important to keep your bridge in great condition just like your other teeth. Use floss threaders or Superfloss to clean around the teeth that support your bridge and under your bridge. It is very important to keep this area clean and you must clean your bridge at the minimum once a day.
What if there is discomfort?
You may experience some discomfort due to irritation to the area during the treatment procedure. If for any reason your bite does not feel even or balanced please call to come in and have us adjust it at your earliest convenience.
Post Treatment Information: Root Canal
WHEN AND WHAT CAN I EAT?
If there was anesthetic used during your procedure please avoid chewing until the numb feeling has completely gone away.
CAN I BRUSH AND FLOSS?
see temporary restoration instructions attached
WHAT IF THERE IS DISCOMFORT?
You may experience some discomfort due to irritation to the area during the treatment procedure.
If any medication was prescribed, take as directed.
Post Treatment Instruction: Tooth Extraction
DO NOT DISTURB THE AREA: For the next few days, and especially the first 24 hours, it is very important to allow your body to form a good clot and start the natural healing process. Swishing, sucking through a straw, and smoking can all dislodge the clot. Keep anything sharp from entering the wound (crunchy food, toothpicks, eating utensils). Be sure to chew on the opposite side for 24 hours.
BLEEDING: When you leave the office, you might be biting on a gauze pad to control bleeding. Keep slight pressure on this gauze for at least 30 minutes. Don't change it during this time; it needs to remain undisturbed while a clot forms in the extraction socket. After 30 minutes you may remove it. You may bite on another gauze or a tea bag for another 30 minutes if you feel it is still bleeding. Small amounts of blood in the saliva can make your saliva appear quite red. This is normal and may be noticed the rest of the day after the procedure.
SMOKING: Smoking should be stopped following surgery. Healing and success of the surgery will be substantially reduced by the cigarette smoke chemicals in your body. Also the suction created when inhaling cigarettes can dislodge the clot. Smokers are at greater risk of developing a painful Dry Socket.
PAIN: Some discomfort is normal after surgery. To minimize pain, Take two Tylenol, Nuprin, Advil, or similar non-aspirin pain reliever every 3 to 4 hours until bedtime to maintain comfort. Take it before the anesthesia wears off. If prescription pain medication is prescribed, take it as instructed on the label. Don't exceed the dose on the label. Taking with food or milk will help reduce upset stomach. Avoid driving or operating heavy machinery when taking pain prescriptions. Do not drink alcohol while taking prescription pain medications.
NAUSEA: This is most often caused by taking pain medications on an empty stomach. Reduce nausea by preceding each pain pill with soft food, and taking the pill with a large glass of water.
SWELLING: Applying an ice bag to the face over the operated area will minimize swelling. Apply for 15 minutes, then remove for 15 minutes. Continue this for the first day.
NUMBNESS: The local anesthetic will cause you to be numb for several hours after you leave the office. Be very careful not to bite, chew, pinch, or scratch the numb area. Sometimes the extraction causes residual numbness or tingling for six weeks or longer.
BRUSHING: Do not brush your teeth for the first 8 hours after surgery. After this, you may brush your teeth gently, but avoid the area of surgery for 3 days.
RINSING: Avoid all rinsing or swishing for 24 hours after extraction. Rinsing can disturb the formation of a healing blood clot which is essential to proper healing. This could cause bleeding and risk of dry socket. After 24 hours you may begin gentle rinsing with a saltwater solution (1/2 teaspoon salt + 1/2 teaspoon soda + 8 ounces warm water). Avoid commercial mouthrinses.
DIET: Eat soft foods for the first two days. Maintain a good, balanced diet. Return to normal regular meals as soon as you are able after the first two days. Drink plenty of water. Avoid alcohol for 48 hours.
ACTIVITY: After leaving the office, rest and avoid strenuous activities for the remainder of the day. Keeping blood pressure lower will reduce bleeding and aid healing.
ANTIBIOTICS: If you were given an antibiotic prescription, take all of them as directed until they are gone. Women: some antibiotics can reduce the effectiveness of birth control pills. Use alternate birth control methods for two months.
SINUS: If your sinus was involved in the procedure, you should avoid blowing your nose or playing a wind musical instrument for one week. Use of decongestant medications might be recommended.
FOLLOW-UP APPOINTMENTS: You may need to return to the office to have sutures removed, or just for a brief follow-up healing check.
Please call your dentist if you have:
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uncontrollable pain
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excessive or severe bleeding
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marked fever
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excessive warm swelling occurring a few days after the procedure
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reactions to medications, especially rash, itching, or breathing problems
Following these instructions very closely will greatly help your comfort, and promote uneventful healing of the area. If any of the instructions are not followed, you might have significantly more discomfort, and the success of the procedure may be affected.
Post Treatment Information: Dental Surgery
BLEEDING – Bite on a gauze pad for 45 minutes then discard. If bleeding continues, fold gauze tightly, place over bleeding area and maintain firm biting of finger pressure for 30 minutes. A tea bag, wet or dry, is an excellent substitute for a gauze pack. Avoid frequent pack changes; rinsing or physical exertion until bleeding has ceased. The area may still bleed minimally for the next 24 hours but most swelling and bleeding should end within one or two days of the surgery.
DO NOT RINSE your mouth today. DO NOT use straws for drinking. Tomorrow, rinse every 3-4 hours using warm water. Continue for several days.
DIET – No eating or drinking for one hour. Hot, spicy, or course foods should be avoided. Avoid popcorn and peanuts that may become stuck in the tooth extraction site. Any other food that you can tolerate is permissible. It is important that you drink at least 2 quarts of fluid per day. Liquid supplements (Meritene, Nutrament etc) available at your pharmacy and baby foods are excellent food sources for the first few days, if needed.
NO SMOKING OR ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES for one week.
ANESTHESIA – Patients who received general anesthesia should:
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NOT DRIVE a vehicle or operate any machinery within the same day of surgery
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NOT undertake any responsible business matter within the same day of surgery
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NOT take any medication without approval.
PAIN is to be expected and may be severe for the first few hours. You must:
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Take the prescribed medication before the anesthetic wears off, and the pain becomes evident, usually one hour following surgery.
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Take the medication to relieve pain. If dizziness or weakness is experienced you should lie down.
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Approximately 45 minutes should be allowed for you to become aware of the effect of any pain medication.
SWELLING is to be expected and may reach its maximum up to three days after surgery, but it is NO CAUSE FOR ALARM. Swelling may be reduced by:
Applying an ice pack to the outside of the face in relation to the area of surgery. 15 minutes on and 15 minutes off as possible during the first 48 hours. After 48 hours, substitute a hot water pack or hot towel in the same manner until swelling has receded.
BRUISING may occur. This is NO CAUSE FOR ALARM and should disappear within 10 days.
EARACHES & SORE THROAT – You may have a slight earache and/or sore throat. Should this become worse after several days, call our office.
TONSILLITIS, FLU, COLD – Occasionally following oral surgery, unrelated complications might occur. This is due to the fact that your resistance to viruses may be low prior to or following surgery. If you feel run down or have not eaten or slept for several days, it is wise to avoid crowds, drafts, and get as much rest as possible. On the other hand, if you feel well and strong, you may carry on with your normal activities regardless of swelling or bruising.
NAUSEA rarely occurs and may be avoided by taking pain medication with a glass of milk. If nausea is sever, stop taking the prescribed medication and switch to an acetaminophen based medication, such as Tylenol. If pain persists after taking Tylenol, call our office.
ANTIBIOTICS – If prescribed, must be taken as directed and for the length of time indicated on the container. Antibiotics may decrease the effectiveness of birth control pills. Therefore, patients taking birth control pills should use an additional method of contraception during the remainder of the contraceptive cycle.
DENTURES – Immediate dentures should not be removed until your dentist has seen you. This is usually withing 2 days of surgery. Sores on the gums are common and will be treated on this visit.
BONE FRAGMENTS – Small bone fragments usually work through the gums during the healing process. They are not roots and usually fall out within a few days. If annoying, contact our office for their removal.
TIGHTNESS OF THE JAW may cause difficulty in opening your mouth. This should disappear within three days. Application of a warm towel may be of some benefit.
LIPS should be kept moist with a cream or Vaseline following surgery to avoid cracking. There maybe a numb feeling on your lower lip if lower teeth were removed. The feeling should return gradually. It may remain numb anywhere form a few days to a few months. This is especially true with impacted teeth.
ANY OTHER SYMPTOMS NOT DESCRIBED ON THIS SHEET THAT OCCUR PLEASE CALL OUR OFFICE AT (908) 627-6498
Post Treatment Information: In-Office Professional Whitening
Some discomfort and sensitivity is to be expected – simple, over the counter pain medication should ease any discomfort
The first 48 hours following our in office professional whitening experience are vital to the success of the treatment
During this period your teeth are dehydrated and more susceptible to restaining from dark and/or acidic foods and beverages
It is best to avoid consuming items:
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coffee
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tea
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cola
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red wine
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red sauce
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soy sauce
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ketchup
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mustard
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tobacco products
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balsamic vinegar
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berries
A good rule to follow is if something could stain a white t-shirt, it could re-stain your teeth
If you cannot refrain from drinking coffee, tea or cola during this period, then try using a straw and rinse with water, or brush immediately after
After the 48 hour period has past, you may comfortably resume consumption of the items listed above. Keep in mind, these items will stain your teeth and periodic whitening touchups may be necessary
Take Home Whitening Kit Instructions
Before whitening, brush and floss your teeth.
Using the mixing nozzle, place a small ‘teardrop’ amount of the whitening gel in the interior face of each tooth compartment.
Place the trays in the mouth, gel should not over-flow onto the gums once trays are in place – if so, too much gel was used – remove excess gel with your finger or dry toothbrush.
‘Bubbling’ will appear inside the trays, wear for 30 minutes – no longer than 45 minutes.
After whitening, rinse trays with cold water – hot water may damage the trays. Rinse and brush excess gel from teeth.
Post Treatment Information: Scaling And Root Planing
WHEN AND WHAT CAN I EAT?
If there was anesthetic used during your procedure please avoid chewing until the numb feeling has completely gone away.
Do your best to use the opposite side (away from the treated area) of your mouth to eat a soft diet for the first two days following treatment. Avoid consuming alcoholic beverages and hot or spicy foods until your gums are healthy.
CAN I BRUSH AND FLOSS?
The first time your brush after treatment brush very lightly.The day following treatment you may begin flossing lightly. Gradually return to normal brushing and flossing habits.
WHAT IF THERE IS DISCOMFORT?
You may experience some discomfort due to irritation to the area during the treatment procedure.If any medication was prescribed, take as directed.
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