Crown or bridge
treatment To book your appointment---->
A
typical crown or bridge procedure involves two (2) visits. The
first appointment is to prepare your tooth/teeth for a permanent
restoration. The second appointment is the permanent placement of
your restoration.
Following the first appointment for a crown or bridge
procedure, it is normal to experience some hot and cold
sensitivity. Ibuprofen or acetaminophen taken as directed will
help alleviate these symptoms. Your gums may also feel sensitive
and warm salt water rinses (one teaspoon of salt dissolved in 1
cup of warm water) 3 or more times a day will ease this
discomfort.
For
about an hour after the cementation of your temporary crown, avoid
eating any hard, sticky or chewy substances. If this temporary
crown comes off between appointments, slip it back on and call our
office immediately for recementation.
Permanent Seat appointment of your crown: After the final
cementation of your fixed restoration, it may take a few days to
get used to the new crown or bridge. You may experience some
discomfort that ibuprofen or acetaminophen should
alleviate.
Avoid eating where the crowns were placed permanently for
about an hour after your appointment. This will allow the
permanent cement to cure properly.
Remember, at your permanent seat appointment you might be
too numb to be able to tell your doctor how your bite feels. If
you feel the bite is not correctly balanced, be sure and call for
an appointment for a simple adjustment. Do not overlook calling
us, even if it appears that the bite is off slightly. This slight
amount can cause undo stress to the nerve of your teeth and in
turn cause you head, jaw and neck pain. Please avoid this pain by
calling us immediately for a simple adjustment appointment.
Proper oral hygiene such as brushing, flossing, and rubber
tipping is recommended to help you retain your final
restoration.
Please call Dr. Vellequette at (408) 245-7500 if you
experience any unusual or lingering symptoms.
Information following
Composite restorations, (White Fillings)
Sensitivity, especially to cold, is common for a few days
following a dental restoration. Usually the deeper the cavity, the
more sensitive the tooth will be. Ibuprofen and acetaminophen
taken as directed may alleviate any discomfort you may
have.
Sensitivity is usually most noticeable the first 12 to 24
hours after the anesthetic wears off.
The
gum tissue could have been irritated during the procedure and may
be sore for a few days together with the anesthetic injection
site.
The
finished restoration may be contoured slightly different and have
a different texture than the original tooth. Your tongue usually
magnifies this small difference, but you will become accustomed to
this in a few days.
If
you feel the bite is not correctly balanced, be sure and call for
an appointment for a simple adjustment. Do not overlook calling
us, even if it appears that the bite is off slightly. This slight
amount can cause undo stress to the nerve of your teeth and in
turn cause you head, jaw and neck pain. Please avoid this pain by
calling Dr. Vellequette at (408)245-7500 for a simple appointment
to adjust your bite.
Home care
instructions following Periodontal treatment
Ibuprofen and acetaminophen taken as directed may alleviate
any discomfort you may have.
Drink at least 8 glasses of water daily to help remove the
bacteria that are present.
You
may need to avoid eating vinegar or spicy foods today.
Rinse with warm salt water 3 -4 times a day. (1 teaspoon of
salt dissolved in 1 cup of warm water)
Follow all our home care instructions as discussed with the
hygienist. Success of treatment depends directly on your oral
hygiene.
Information following
Endodontic (Root Canal) Treatment
Endodontic treatment can take 1, 2 or 3 appointments
depending on each case. It is possible to experience any of the
following symptoms after any one of these appointments:
Sensitivity to hot and/or cold; sensitivity to pressure;
possible swelling. It is difficult to predict which symptoms, if
any, you may experience and to what extent. In complicated cases,
pain medication may be necessary.
If
you experience swelling, call Dr. Vellequette at (408) 245-7500.
It may be necessary to prescribe an antibiotic for you.
A
temporary filling may be used to seal the tooth between visits.
Avoid eating hard, sticky or chewy foods in this area. If this
crown comes off in between visits, please call our office to
schedule a time to recement the temporary crown.
Be
gentle on the tooth while eating until the final restoration is
placed. It is common to feel discomfort for several day after the
procedure. Ibuprofen and acetaminophen taken as directed may help
alleviate symptoms.
Please call Dr. Vellequette at (408) 245-7500 if you
experience any unusual or lingering symptoms.
Tooth
Extraction To book your appointment---->
After a tooth extraction, you may feel some pain and/or
swelling. Before you leave the office, Dr. Vellequette will
prescribe any necessary medications and send you with an ice pack
to retard swelling. The following is further information regarding
this procedure.
Bleeding - After an
extraction, a wet gauze pack is placed over the extraction site to
prevent excessive bleeding and to promote the healing blood clot.
Keep pressure on it for 30 to 45 minutes and replace if bleeding
continues. Slight bleeding may occur up to 2 days. Avoid
activities that could apply a suction action to the blood clot
such as smoking or drinking through a straw.
Bite
on a moist tea bag for 30 minutes to 1 hour to help with clotting.
(This will also help stop bleeding)
Exercise - Limit vigorous physical activity for 24 hours
after the extraction.
Rinsing - Do not rinse your mouth today. Tomorrow you can
rinse your mouth gently with a glass of warm water mixed with 1
teaspoon of salt. You can do this every 3-4 times a day especially
after meals.
Swelling - Following an extraction, some swelling and skin
bruising may occur. A cold moist cloth or an ice bag applied to
the cheek will keep it to a minimum. Place on affected area for
about 15-20 minutes of every hour for the next 6 hours.
Medications - If ibuprofen or acetaminophen taken as
directed doesn't relieve the discomfort you may experience, a
stronger medication can be prescribed. If antibiotics are
prescribed to you, it is imperative that you take them for the
time indicated, even if you are no longer feeling any
symptoms.
Food
- A light diet with plenty of fluids is recommended the first day.
Chewing should be done away from the extraction site.
Oral
Hygiene - Continue brushing and flossing and being extra gentle
near the extraction site.
Bony
Fragments - During healing you may notice small bony fragments
working their way through the gums. This is normal. Please call
Dr. Vellequette at (408)245-7500 for an appointment to remove
these if they do not dislodge on their own. We can easily remove
them if they are too annoying.
Call
- Dr. Vellequette at (408) 245-7500 if any unusual symptoms
occur.
