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Post-Treatment Care at Home |
Instructions :
For proper healing after a graft:
Day of the surgery
- Do not rince your mouth, don’t spit, don’t smoke for the next 24 hours and don’t chew on the treated side for the next 2 weeks.
- Apply ice on the treated side (put ice in a damp wash cloth, place on your cheek for 10 min, remove for 10 min and continu this operation 2 hours.)
Dental care
- For the first 3 to 4 days, a cotton swabs is recommended to clean the treated area.
DO NOT USE YOUR TOOTHBRUSH ON THE TREATED AREA
- Use your dental floss and toothbrush for the non-treated area.
Food
- Avoid crunchy and crispy food (apples, carrots. Chips. Crusted bread. etc…)
- Avoid spicy and very hot meals.
- A soft diet is recommended.
- DO NOT EAT ON YOUR TREATED SIDE
24 Hours after surgery
- Gently rince your mouth with salted water 3 to 4 times a day ( half tea spoon of salt for 125 ml of water)
- Don’t use mouthwash. Presence of pinkish saliva is normal.
- Your palate bandage could stay in place a couple of hours up to a week. If it falls and bleeds, put pressure with a cotton.
Medication
- Take the dentist prescription until the end.
- If needed‘Motrin’ is recommended for pain
Don’t hesitate to call us (450.923.0055) if you have any question concerning your graft it will be a pleasure for us to help you.
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For proper healing after an extraction:
Day of the surgery
- Bite hard on a fold coton for 30 minutes to initialize formation of blood cloth. If the bleeding is still excesive after that, repeat the procedure for an other 30 minutes.
- If you ran out of cotons, use a damp packet of tea and fol dit in two.
- Apply some ice on the treated side (put ice in a damp wash cloth, place on your cheek for 10 min, remove for 10 min and continu this operation for th rest of the day.). If the swelling is still important the day after, apply a warm cloth.
- Do not rince, spit or smoke for 24 hours.
- Avoid any physical activities the day of the surgery
Dental hygiene
- Wait 24 hours before brushing your teeth.
Food
- A smooth diet is recommended.
- DO NOT EST ON YOUR TRATED SIDE
24 hours after surgery
- Gently rince your mouth with slated water 3 to 4 times a day (2 tea spoon of salt for 125 ml of water). Often repeat that procedure during the day. Don’t use mouth rince. Presence of blood in your saliva is normal.
TAKE THE MEDICATION PRESCRIBED BY YOUR DENTIST UNTIL THE END
Don’t hesitate to call us 450. 923.0055, if you have any questions
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After a crown or bridge is installed
It is important to follow the instructions below for proper healing. Note that some discomfort and swelling are normal after surgery.
The installation of crowns and bridges takes two appointments, and sometimes one in the case of a CEREC crown. At the first appointment, we take impressions of the teeth to be replaced. Then temporary crowns or bridges are placed to protect your teeth until the replacement tooth or teeth are ready.
Day of the surgery
- Make sure that your teeth are really clean and that you have flossed to remove any food stuck between your teeth so your dentist can work in an environment conducive to quality care.
Things to avoid
- Don't consume hot beverages when you are frozen.
- Don’t eat hard or sticky foods (chewing gum, candy).
Food
- Try to eat on the opposite side.
From the day after until fully healed
- Brush your teeth normally, but avoid flossing in the area to avoid dislodging the temporary crown or bridge.
- If a temporary crown comes off, you must come back to the clinic so we can re-cement it. This is done to limit the mobility of your other teeth and make it easier to install the final tooth.
Do not hesitate to call us at 450-923-0055 if you feel any pain, have trouble closing your mouth or have any other questions about your recovery.
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