POST TREATMENT CARE Routine oral hygiene It is very important to maintain your daily dental care regimen. 

o Brushing:Brush your teeth after every meal with prescribed fluoridated toothpaste and a soft bristle toothbrush. Brush in a circular motion over every surface of your teeth.

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o Flossing:

Flossing helps to break down the tartar that builds up between the teeth and gums where brush might not clean properly. Gently floss between your teeth and gums and it will result in healthy gums that do not bleed during flossing. 

o Regular Cleanings:

It is recommended to have your teeth cleaned every six months to help prevent any dental cavities or tartar build-up. Please contact us and we will schedule it for you.

DENTURES

We want our patients to go home feeling content and confident. After giving denture, patients are apprehensive about them as it is new for their routine and it takes time to adjust to it. So here is what you need to know:

o ADJUSTMENT PERIOD Eating: Eating may feel slightly awkward and uncomfortable during the

first few days following your denture placement. One may also notice an increase in the amount of saliva production.

o Speaking: Patients have difficulty during initial time after wearing denture

to say words. But as you practice difficult words, the muscles, jaw bones, and tongue will begin to become stronger and know how to interact with one another as you speak.

o Daily Mouth Care: It is very important that you do NOT wear the dentures at night for the

first seven days. Your gums and jawbones need rest after wearing denture the whole day.

BRIDGE AND CROWNS

After the crown placement: If anesthesia was used, your lips and tongue might feel numb for some hours. Be careful to avoid biting your cheek, tongue, or lips. The tooth may be sensitive to pressure, sweet foods, or different temperatures but if it persists longer than four weeks, you will need to contact your dentist as soon as possible.

Taking Care of Temporary Crown:

We recommend you to avoid sticky foods such as gum or other types of candy. Try not to eat in the side of the mouth that received the temporary crown. Do not eat hard fruits or vegetables such as carrots or apples as hardness of these types of foods may also cause the temporary crown to get lose and fall off. If your crown gets loose, contact your dentist.

  Daily Mouth Care: Crown requires the same amount of care as natural teeth. Make sure to brush your teeth after every meal and floss daily. We recommend that you have your teeth cleaned every 6 months.

TOOTH EXTRACTION

 o Bleeding will occur for the first few

hours following the procedure. Therefore it is advised to bite down on clean moist gauze placed over the socket for 30-45 minutes; the pressure will help prevent bleeding. If bleeding persists longer than 24 hours, contact our office immediately.

o Do not rinse or spit for the first 24 hours. After the first day, rinse your mouth with warm saltwater three times a day to reduce any swelling.

o Do not smoke, drink hot liquids, carbonate drinks, or use straws. These actions can cause loosening of the blood clot which will prolong the healing process.

Sleep with you head elevated (recliner or an extra pillow).

  Your lips and tongue may feel numb due to

anesthesia for a few hours. Therefore be careful when you chew your food to avoid biting your cheek, tongue, or lips. If the numbness persists longer than 24 hours, please contact us immediately.

 

Swelling in the area of extraction is normal. To help reduce swelling, wrap an ice pack in a washcloth; place it on the area from where the tooth was removed from cheek side.

Try to eat from the opposite site of extraction. If all four teeth were removed, eat cold, soft food only such as pudding.

  Difficulty in opening jaw is common

following extractions and will return to normal in a few days.

  You may experience pain during your

recovery. Over the counter pain medications can be used for relief.

When you brush your teeth avoid the teeth next too where the extracted tooth was present for the first 24 hours.

  Most importantly rest and relax. Doing

too much physical activity may hinder the healing process

FILLINGS

If you experience pain while eating, contact us at your earliest convenience.

  If any anesthesia was used, your lips and tongue may feel numb

for a few hours. If the numbness persists longer than 24 hours, please contact us immediately.

  If sensitivity to pressure, sweet foods, or different temperatures

persists longer than four weeks, contact our office at your earliest convenience.

  Maintain regular dental healthcare routine such as brushing and

flossing daily.  Make regular dental appointments for teeth cleanings.

For more information, you can book an appointment at Dr. Sachdeva’s Dental Aesthetic And Implant Institute I 101, Ashok Vihar Phase 1, Delhi- 110052

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