Crowns & Bridges

in Charlotte, NC

Numbness

You will be numb for a few hours after the procedure. Avoid eating anything hard until the numbness has worn off. This will help prevent injuries and protect your new dental work.

Flossing

Modify your flossing habits temporarily. Do not try to floss the area around your new crown or bridge. This could damage your dental work and cause pain and inflammation.

Soreness

Your tooth may feel a little sore after the surgery. This is normal and should resolve on its own within a couple of weeks.
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Tooth Extractions

in Charlotte, NC

Pre-Procedure

  • Drink plenty of fluids on the day before your procedure until bedtime, but do not eat or drink anything after midnight the night before your extraction.
  • Bring someone with you to the procedure who can drive you home and stay with you post-procedure.
  • Patients under the age of 18 must have a parent or legal guardian present to sign consent forms.
  • Rest for the remainder of the day after your procedure.
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Extractions

Post-procedure: Day of Procedure

  • If you experience any pain, take the pain medication prescribed to you as directed.
  • It is important to keep your mouth clean. Brush your teeth the night of surgery, but be gentle around the surgical sites. Swish salt water rinses (mix 1 tablespoon of salt with 8 ounces of water) in your mouth 2-3 times a day.
  • Stay on bed or couch rest for the first day after surgery and avoid strenuous activities.
  • Avoid drinking from a straw for the first 7 days of healing.
  • Gradually progress to solid foods over the next several days, but make sure to not skip meals!
  • If you have diabetes, maintain your normal eating habits or follow instructions given by your doctor.
  • Call the office if you have any concerns.

2-3 days POST-Procedure

  • Rinse your mouth with salt water often
  • Brush your teeth, but be gentle
  • Apply moist heat to the area for discoloration
  • Swelling and soreness is normal
  • Eat a soft diet for a few days
  • Take ibuprofen as needed for pain and to reduce redness and swelling
  • Take antibiotics as prescribed to prevent infection.
  • Drink lots of fluids
  • Call our office immediately if you have any concerns

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