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1 DENTURES SERIES Caring for your Dentures It s important that your dentures, like natural teeth, be kept free from plaque and tartar. This prevents permanent staining and bad breath. Use a denture brush and one of the many commercial cleaning products to thoroughly clean all of the surfaces of your dentures at least once a day. Rinse after eating Clean and soak your dentures daily Using a soft bristled toothbrush, brush your remaining teeth, as well as your tongue, palate, and gums. This not only removes plaque and keeps your breath fresh, it also massages your gums and stimulates circulation, keeping your natural teeth and tissues healthy. Brush often Tough stains and tartar can be removed by soaking your dentures in white vinegar for several hours. After you ve cleaned your dentures, always remember to rinse them in water before placing them in your mouth. If your dentures have no metal parts, you can soak them in a diluted bleach solution to remove tough stains. Never soak your dentures in a cleaning agent for more than 15 minutes if they have any metal parts. Be sure to rinse them thoroughly before placing them in your mouth. Whenever they are out of your mouth, your dentures should be stored in water. Your gums need a period of rest in order to remain healthy, so don t wear your dentures to bed at night. See us regularly for examinations to ensure that your dentures fit properly and your mouth stays healthy. Always let us know right away if you notice any changes in your bite or fit. Copyright Patterson Dental Supply, Inc. All rights reserved. #PD /31/04

2 Post-Op InstructionsExtractions Follow these instructions carefully to ensure the successful healing of your tooth extraction. It is normal to experience some discomfort for several days after a tooth extraction, but call us right away if you have: Heavy or increased bleeding Pain or swelling that increases or continues beyond two or three days A bad taste or odor in your mouth A reaction to the medication During the first 24 hours It is important that a blood clot forms on the extraction site to stop bleeding, reduce pain, and speed healing. To protect the clot and avoid the pain of dry socket: Bite on a gauze pad firmly for minutes. Blood and saliva mix in the mouth and make it look like there is more bleeding than there really is. Some oozing is normal; however, after 1 hour, repeat with a clean gauze pad if oozing is profuse. The site could ooze for as long as 24 hours. Don t spit, and don t suck on candies or through a straw. Don t rinse your mouth, and don t brush or floss next to the site. Discussing post-op instructions To keep swelling to a minimum, use an ice bag over the area, 20 minutes on and 20 minutes off. When the numbness has worn off completely, drink lots of fluids and eat only soft nutritious foods, chewing on the opposite side. After the first 24 hours Begin to eat normally as soon as it s comfortable. Don t smoke or use tobacco. Avoid tobacco for at least 72 hours because it slows healing. Resume brushing and flossing, but clean gently around the site for about a week. Don t sneeze or cough, so have sinus or allergy medication on hand if necessary. Limit yourself to calm activities and elevate your head with pillows when you lie down to reduce bleeding. Don t drink hot, carbonated, or alcoholic drinks, and avoid hot or spicy foods. To control discomfort, take pain medication before the anesthetic has worn off or as recommended. If antibiotics were prescribed, continue to take them for the indicated length of time, even if all symptoms and signs of infection are gone. Reduce soreness or swelling by applying moist heat. Swelling usually starts to go down after 48 hours. Further reduce swelling by rinsing your mouth very gently with warm salt water. Use about one teaspoon of salt per glass of warm water. Rinse two to three times a day for the week following the extraction. POST OPERATIVE Series Copyright Patterson Dental Supply, Inc. All rights reserved. 04/05/07

3 Homecare AfterImplantSurgery After implants have been placed, it s important to follow these recommendations to ensure their long-term success. General care To control minor bleeding, apply moderate pressure with gauze pads or a clean, moist tea bag wrapped in a gauze pad. Limit yourself to calm activities for the first three to five days to keep your blood pressure stable and reduce bleeding. If you usually wear a removable denture or partial denture, we will give you specific instructions about wearing it while your implants heal. Tobacco use Don t use tobacco for at least 24 hours, and avoid tobacco as much as possible for several months. Tobacco slows healing and increases the risk that your body will reject the implants, and it s the leading cause of implant failure. Call us right away if you have heavy or increased bleeding, you have pain or swelling that increases or continues beyond two or three days, or you have a reaction to the medication. Call us if the implants gradually show through the gums, so we can check them. You can also call us with any questions or concerns. Avoid chewing until the numbness has worn off completely. If we placed a temporary restoration, avoid chewing for one half-hour to allow the temporary cement to set. For the first 24 hours, drink lots of liquids and eat soft, nutritious foods, chewing on the opposite side of your mouth. After the first 24 hours, you can begin to return to your usual diet, but continue to chew on the opposite side. Avoid very hot or spicy foods until your gums are healed. We ll evaluate your situation to determine how soon you can chew on the implant. For the first 14 days, gently wipe the implant site with gauze or a cotton swab. After that, brush the area gently with a soft toothbrush. Don t floss the site for four weeks. We will evaluate the healing and adjust your brushing and flossing timetable as necessary. Brush and floss your other teeth normally. If we have recommended a mouthrinse, use it as directed. Avoid tobacco products Medication and discomfort If antibiotics or other medicines are prescribed, continue to take them for the indicated length of time, even if all symptoms and signs of infection are gone. To control discomfort, take pain medication before the anesthetic has worn off or as recommended. It s normal to experience some discomfort for several days after surgery. To reduce discomfort or swelling for the first 24 hours following surgery, use ice packs, 20 minutes on and 20 minutes off. To reduce discomfort after the first 24 hours, apply moist heat. To further reduce discomfort after the first 24 hours, you can rinse your mouth very gently three times a day with warm salt water. Use about one teaspoon of salt per glass of warm water. POST OPERATIVE Series Copyright Patterson Dental Supply, Inc. All rights reserved. 01/22/07

4 POST-OPERATIVE SERIES Homecare PermanentCrowns Avoid chewing until numbness wears off Use desensitizing toothpaste Rinse with warm salt water Now that we ve placed your permanent crown, it s important to follow these recommendations to ensure its success: If we used an anesthetic during the procedure, avoid chewing until the numbness has completely worn off. To protect your crown, avoid chewing ice or other hard objects. Brush and floss normally, but if your teeth are sensitive to hot, cold, or pressure, you can use a desensitizing toothpaste. If sensitivity increases or persists beyond a few days, call us. Medication and discomfort Take antibiotics or other medications only as directed. To reduce any discomfort or swelling, rinse your mouth three times a day with warm salt water. Use about one teaspoon of salt per glass of warm water. It s normal for your gums to be sore for several days. Call our office if your bite feels uneven, you have persistent sensitivity or discomfort, or if you have any questions or concerns. Copyright Patterson Dental Supply, Inc. All rights reserved. #PD /31/04

5 Homecare RootCanalTherapy Caring for a temporary restoration Now that you have had root canal therapy, it is important to follow these recommendations to ensure healing. If we placed a temporary filling or crown on your tooth, avoid chewing for at least one-half hour to allow the restoration to harden. To keep your temporary restoration in place, avoid eating hard or sticky foods, especially chewing gum. If possible, chew only on the opposite side of your mouth. It is not a problem for a small portion of a temporary filling to wear away or break off, but if the entire filling wears out, or if a temporary crown comes off, call us so that it can be replaced. Do not chew for 30 minutes Wait for numbness to wear off completely If we used an anesthetic during the procedure, avoid chewing until the numbness has completely worn off. Your lips, teeth, and tongue may be numb for several hours. Brush and floss normally. Medications and discomfort If antibiotics were prescribed, continue to take them for the indicated length of time, even if all symptoms and signs of infection are gone. Brush normally To control discomfort, take pain medication before the anesthetic has worn off or as recommended. It is normal to experience some discomfort for several days after a root canal appointment, especially when chewing. To further reduce discomfort or swelling, rinse your mouth three times a day with warm salt water. Use about one teaspoon of salt per glass of warm water. Take pain medication for discomfort Call our office if your bite feels uneven, if you have sensitivity or discomfort that increases or continues beyond three or four days, your temporary filling or crown comes off, or you have any questions or concerns. POST OPERATIVE Series Copyright Patterson Dental Supply, Inc. All rights reserved. 12/29/06

6 POST-OPERATIVE SERIES Homecare Scaling&RootPlaning Now that you ve had scaling and root planing therapy, it s important to follow these recommendations to speed healing. Avoid tobacco Rinse with salt water for discomfort If we used an anesthetic during the procedure, avoid chewing until the numbness has worn off completely. Wait at least two hours before eating, and then select a soft diet for the first 48 to 72 hours, chewing on the opposite side of your mouth. Avoid alcoholic drinks and hot or spicy foods until your gums are healed. Tobacco use Select a soft diet Don t use any tobacco products for at least 72 hours after the procedure because tobacco slows healing. Brush the treated area very lightly the first night. To make this more comfortable, first rinse your brush under hot water to soften the bristles. The next day, begin flossing the area lightly, and gradually return to normal brushing and flossing over the next week. If your teeth are sensitive to hot, cold, or pressure, use a desensitizing toothpaste. If we prescribed a medicated mouthrinse, use it as directed. Avoid mouthwashes that contain alcohol. Medications and discomfort If antibiotics were prescribed, continue to take them for the indicated length of time, even if all signs and symptoms of infection are gone. To control discomfort, take pain medication before the anesthetic has worn off or as recommended. It s normal to experience some discomfort for several days. To further reduce discomfort or swelling, rinse your mouth very gently three times a day with warm salt water. Use about one teaspoon of salt per glass of warm water. Call our office if bleeding, sensitivity, or discomfort increases or continues beyond three or four days, or if you have any questions or concerns. Copyright Patterson Dental Supply, Inc. All rights reserved. #PD /1/06

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