Recovery & Aftercare
Post-Op
Instructions
Find your procedure below for detailed aftercare guidance to support a smooth, comfortable recovery.
Aftercare Guides
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Each guide covers what to expect, eating & pain management, and warning signs to call us about. If anything you were told at checkout differs from these general guidelines, always follow your doctor's specific instructions. Every guide is available as an accessible web page, or as a printable PDF.
💎 Tooth-Colored Filling
Sensitivity, eating, and bite-adjustment guidance after a composite filling.
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👑 Ceramic Crown / Onlay
Care for temporary and permanent crowns or onlays, including bite and sensitivity tips.
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🪄 Tooth Extraction
Protecting the blood clot, managing bleeding and swelling, and avoiding dry socket.
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🧼 Scaling & Root Planing
Aftercare for deep cleaning, including oral hygiene tips and your re-evaluation timeline.
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💊 Pain Management
The recommended over-the-counter medication schedule for managing post-procedure discomfort.
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👃 Sinus Precautions
For patients advised by our team to take sinus precautions following an upper extraction.
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If you're experiencing severe pain, heavy bleeding, swelling that's getting worse, or anything that concerns you, please call our office right away.
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