Before & After Care Instructions

General Instructions

• Brush and floss your teeth before your appointment.
• Eat a light meal unless instructed otherwise.
• Continue taking your regular medications unless advised by your dentist.
• Inform your dentist about any medical conditions, allergies, or medications.
• Bring previous dental records or X-rays if available.
• Arrive 10–15 minutes early.
• Wear comfortable clothing.
• Avoid smoking before your appointment.
• Inform us immediately if you develop fever or illness before your visit.

• Bite gently on the gauze pack for 30–60 minutes.
• Apply an ice pack for the first 24 hours.
• Take all prescribed medications as directed.
• Eat soft foods for several days.
• Avoid smoking and alcohol during healing.
• Do not spit forcefully or use a straw for 24–48 hours.
• Avoid strenuous exercise for 48–72 hours.
• Maintain good oral hygiene while avoiding the surgical site.
• Attend all follow-up appointments.

• Bite on the gauze until bleeding stops.
• Do not rinse vigorously for the first 24 hours.
• Avoid smoking and drinking through a straw.
• Eat soft, cool foods.
• Apply ice packs to reduce swelling.
• Begin warm salt-water rinses after 24 hours.
• Avoid touching the extraction site.
• Contact your dentist if bleeding or severe pain persists.

• Avoid chewing on the treated tooth until numbness wears off.
• Take prescribed medications if required.
• Mild tenderness for a few days is normal.
• Return for your permanent filling or crown as advised.
• Maintain good oral hygiene.

• Avoid sticky foods for the first 24 hours.
• Brush and floss normally.
• Mild sensitivity to hot and cold is common initially.
• Contact us if the crown feels loose or your bite feels uneven.
• Attend regular dental check-ups.

• Avoid coffee, tea, red wine, cola, turmeric, and tobacco for 48 hours.
• Follow a “white diet” during the first two days.
• Brush gently with a soft toothbrush.
• Mild sensitivity is temporary.
• Use desensitizing toothpaste if recommended.

• Mild gum sensitivity or slight bleeding may occur.
• Brush gently with a soft toothbrush.
• Continue flossing daily.
• Avoid smoking for 24 hours.
• Maintain excellent oral hygiene.

• Eat soft foods for the first few days after adjustments.
• Avoid hard, sticky, and chewy foods.
• Brush carefully around brackets or aligners.
• Wear aligners for 20–22 hours daily.
• Attend scheduled orthodontic appointments.
• Wear retainers as instructed after treatment.

• Rest for the remainder of the day.
• Apply ice packs to reduce swelling.
• Eat soft foods.
• Avoid smoking, alcohol, and strenuous activity.
• Begin warm salt-water rinses after 24 hours.
• Return if swelling, fever, or severe pain develops.

Please contact us immediately if you experience:

• Persistent bleeding.
• Severe or increasing pain.
• Swelling that worsens after 2–3 days.
• Fever or chills.
• Pus or foul-smelling discharge.
• Difficulty swallowing or breathing.
• A loose implant, crown, or restoration.
• Any unusual symptoms or concerns.

Your treatment does not end when you leave our clinic. Our team is committed to providing comprehensive aftercare and ongoing support to ensure a comfortable recovery and long-lasting results. If you have any questions after your procedure, our team is always ready to help.