Aftercare recommendations
The recommendations below are general. The exact instructions for your case will be given by your doctor after the procedure.
The recommendations below are general and don't replace your doctor's instructions. For your specific case, follow the instructions you received after the procedure.
General recommendations
Follow the instructions you receive after each procedure, and keep up careful oral hygiene as recommended.
After an extraction
Avoid vigorous rinsing and hot or hard food in the first few hours. If bleeding persists or you have severe pain, contact the clinic.
After an implant
Avoid strenuous activity and hard food for the period recommended by your doctor. Keeping the treated area clean is important for healing.
After surgery
Carefully follow the instructions you received at discharge. Contact the clinic if you notice significant swelling, fever, or pain that does not ease.
After root canal treatment
Mild sensitivity in the first few days is common. If pain increases or swelling appears, contact your doctor.
After a cleaning
Temporary sensitivity to cold or heat is possible. Keep up your daily oral hygiene as recommended.
After getting braces
Some mild discomfort is possible at first, as you get used to the appliance. Follow your doctor's recommendations on diet and hygiene.
When to contact your doctor
If you have pain that does not ease, persistent bleeding, significant swelling, or fever, contact the clinic as soon as possible.