Bridges usually take two or three appointments to complete. On the first appointment, the teeth are prepared. A temporary bridge is placed to protect the teeth while the custom restorations are being made. After each appointment when anesthetic has been used, your...
Your new CEREC restoration already has its full strength and is the most state-of-the-art restoration in dentistry today. Avoid eating until the numbness is completely gone, to avoid injury to your tongue and cheeks. Your bite should feel even; and it should not hurt...
Root canal therapy often takes two or more appointments to complete. A temporary filling or crown is placed to protect the tooth between appointments. After each appointment when anesthetic has been used, your lips, teeth and tongue may be numb for several hours after...
Following scaling and root planing, you can expect to notice less redness, less bleeding, and less swelling of your gum tissues. Your teeth may feel smoother, and your mouth will taste and feel better. Your gum health must be maintained with proper home care, as...
Your anesthesia will wear off in approximately 1 to 3 hours after the procedure. It is very important not to chew on the numb side (to prevent biting tongue, lip, etc.) until the anesthesia wears off. Your tooth (or teeth) may be sensitive to hot, cold or pressure...
Congratulations on beginning your Invisalign treatment and your journey in transforming your smile! Here are some helpful Invisalign instructions below.Inserting Your Aligners Gently push the aligner over your front teeth then apply equal pressure in the back molar...
DO NOT DISTURB THE AREA: For the next few days, and especially the first 24 hours, it is very important to allow your body to form a good clot and start the natural healing process. Swishing, sucking through a straw, and smoking can all dislodge the clot. Keep...
There is no healing that occurs for the first 24 hours after a surgical procedure. The natural response to “injury” is swelling. The body always responds to an injury with a predictable inflammatory response, as the first step towards healing. Our Post-Op...
What to expect following surgery: Bleeding: Small amounts of blood in the saliva can make your saliva appear quite red. This is normal and may be noticed the rest of the day after the procedure. Pain: Moderate discomfort may be noticed when the anesthetic first...
BLEEDING: Small amounts of blood in the saliva can make your saliva appear quite red. This is normal and may be noticed the rest of the day after the procedure. SMOKING: Smoking should be stopped following surgery. Healing and success of the implant will be...
