Aftercare

After root canal treatment it is normal to experience slight discomfort for a few days. Since the teeth will be anesthetized, the tongue, lips and the roof of the mouth may be numb.Please refrain from eating and drinking hot beverages until the numbness is completely worn off.
It is normal to experience some pressure sensitivity after each appointment. The sensitivity should subside within a few weeks after the root canal treatment is completed.Mild pain medications may also be used.
If your bite feels uneven, if you have persistent discomfort, or if you have any other questions or concerns, please call our clinic.

Brush your teeth properly. Brushing your teeth properly is the first step towards making the results of your teeth whitening last. You should develop the habit of brushing not just in the morning when you rise and at night before you go to bed, but also after every meal. Thefood we eat can stain our teeth, especially wine and drinks that contain caffeine. Why should you allow the staining on your teeth to build up again because of improper dental hygiene?
Use whitening toothpastes. Whitening toothpastes have bleaching agents as active ingredients that can help oxidise the stain from the teeth. Although the concentration of these bleaching agents is low, these bleaching agents nonetheless help in breaking down the stains from your teeth before they become discoloured again and undo the results of you teeth whitening.
Cut back on your drinking and smoking. Frequent consumption of alcoholic drinks such as wine have tannins that can stain teeth. The same goes for the nicotine in tobacco. If you cannot quit drinking and smoking entirely, at least try to do it in moderation or leşsen the frequency.

After the surgery, until the last effects of anesthesia ceases, you shoul not eat. Unless necessary, it is recommended that you do not rinse your mouth for the first 24 hours.
You should comply with medical advice given after the operation, by your dentist.
Do not strain your mouth to see the surgical area, avoid contact with your tongue or fingers..
Be careful not to put pressure on the implant area while eating until implant ossification.
For sucessful healing, cleaning is very important. The following day after the operation, continue with your regularly teeth brushing..
If your doctor recommends, you can use a antiseptic mouthwash.
Smoking and alcohol adversely affects the success of implantology as well as the general health orally.The success of implantology, after the treatment is completed, is given to people knowing the importance of oral and dental health. Teeth should be brushed regularly, oral and dental health should always be protected.
Over the years and in the elderly, osteoporosis can occur, it will negatively affect the implants as natural teeth.
For this reasons guarantees given to dental implants are only valid by the protection of public health and oral health.

After to form to stop the bleeding and begin the healing process. That’s why we ask you to bite on a gauze pad for 30-45 minutes after the appointment. If the bleeding or oozing still persists, place another gauze pad and bite firmly for another 30 minutes. You may have to do this several times.
After the blood clot forms, it is important not to disturb or dislodge the clot as it aids healing. Do not rinse vigorously, suck on straws, smoke, drink alcohol or brush teeth next to the extraction site for 72 hours. These activities will dislodge or dissolve the clot and retard the healing process. Limit vigorous exercise for the next 24 hours as this will increase blood pressure and may cause more bleeding from the extraction site.
After the tooth is extracted you may feel some pain and experience some swelling. An ice pack or an unopened bag of frozen peas or corn applied to the area will keep swelling to a minimum. Take pain medications as prescribed. The swelling usually subsides after 48 hours.
It is important to resume your normal dental routine after 24 hours. This should include brushing and flossing your teeth at least once a day. This will speed healing and help keep your mouth fresh and clean.

Your anesthesia will wear off in approximately 1 to 3 hours after the procedure. It is very important not to chew on the numb side (to prevent biting tongue, lip, etc.) until the anesthesia wears off.
Children should be observed until the anesthesia has worn off. Due to the strange feeling of the anesthetic, many children chew on the inside of their cheeks, lips and tongue which can cause serious damage.
Your tooth (or teeth) may be sensitive to hot, cold or pressure from this procedure. This is completely normal. The possible symptoms of hot, cold or pressure sensitivity will cease within a few days to a couple of weeks. In very few instances, this sensitivity could last longer than a couple of weeks. As long as your teeth or gums are continuing to feel better, (not staying the same, or getting worse) everything is fine, and there is no need for concern.
The gum tissue could have been irritated during the procedure and may be sore for a few days. The anesthetic injection site may also feel sore or bruised.
If you have any other questions or concerns, please call our office.