Extractions
- Bleeding: Bite firmly on gauze for 30 minutes. Check and replace if bleeding persists. Some blood in saliva is normal for 2 days, but continuous bleeding is not.
- Pressure in mouth: Avoid activities that change pressure in the mouth (straws, smoking, heavy swishing) for 3 days to prevent dry socket.
- Swelling: Swelling may increase initially, peaking on day 3, then gradually reducing. Apply ice pack on day 1, followed by heat packs.
- Pain: If no prescription pain meds were given, take 400mg ibuprofen + 500mg Tylenol together every 6-8 hours for 3 days (unless you have a condition that prevents you). It’s easier to stay on top of the pain than trying to play catch up.
- Activity: Rest and avoid exercise or heavy lifting for 3 days. Listen to your body.
Crowns
After having a temporary crown placed:
- It’s normal for the tooth to be sensitive.
- Avoid chewing sticky foods (Gum)
- Avoid biting hard or crunchy foods (almonds)
- If possible, chew on the opposite side of your mouth.
- When flossing, remove floss by pulling it out the side rather than popping it back out.
- Temporary crowns are not meant to be on for more than a month at most. We will schedule and remind you, but getting the final crown is ultimately your responsibility.
- If temporary comes off or breaks please contact our office.
Implants
If extractions were also done at the time of the implants, please see Extractions After Care Instructions.
- Bleeding: Some blood in the saliva is normal for 2 days, but continuous bleeding is not.
- Pain: If no prescription meds were given, take 400mg Ibuprofen + 500mg Tylenol together every (6-8 hours).
- (Unless you have a condition that prevents you). It’s easier to stay on top of the pain than trying to play catch up.
- Smoking: Smoking in the first 3 days following implant placement is a guaranteed way for those implants to fail. Avoid at all costs.
- Diet: Soft foods for 2 days, no straws, plenty of water & rest.
Dentures
- Wear your immediate denture may feel loose, but you must continue wearing it for the next 24 hours to control bleeding & swelling.
- Failure to do this will make the denture not fit again.
- We will see you after 24 hours to make some adjustments to make the denture more comfortable. See Extractions After Care Instructions.
- Do not use denture adhesives until your doctor says it’s safe to do so.
- After about 6 months, your bone will have healed & changed in shape. Your temporary denture will not fit then & a new denture will have to be needed.