These instructions were designed with you in mind.
In order to assure that your recovery time is as comfortable as possible, please be sure to:
- Stay away from hard or sticky foods and refrain from biting anything hard with the temporized teeth (especially the front teeth). Avoid biting into bagels, hard candy, popcorn, spare ribs, apples, chewing gum, caramel, sandwiches, carrots, chicken wings, etc.
- Brush the temporized area very lightly with a soft toothbrush. The SONICARE or ORAL-B rotary brush is fine to use. If you use a HYDROFLOSS, you may continue.
- Avoid spicy foods.
- Do not floss.
- Use the Rinse provided as directed.
- Use the rubber tip stimulator twice a day as instructed.
- For patients who have had laser tissue recontouring, you may experience bleeding when brushing the area for 2-3 days. Use a warm saltwater rinse daily. This will speed the healing process.
IMPORTANT:
- Please do not eat anything or drink any hot beverages until your anesthesia wears off completely.
- It is normal for you to feel sensitivity in the area worked on the day of your preparation and the day after. You may take an anti-inflammatory medication, such as Aleve or Advil, to relieve the discomfort.
- If you experience anything other than minor discomfort during the temporization phase of treatment or have any questions, please do not hesitate to call our office.
Reminder: We cannot stress enough the importance of doing your homework. For your bonding or insertion appointment to be successful, your gums and soft tissue must be healthy. This is entirely up to you! Keeping the teeth free from plaque, using the antibacterial rinse twice a day, and using the rubber tip stimulator are absolutely necessary! Please note that your insertion/bonding appointment will last 2-3 hours, so it’s recommended to wear comfortable clothing and have a meal before arriving.
