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The gums surrounding the teeth in the area root planed will most likely be sensitive and sore. This should only last 1-2 days. If it persists longer, please call the office.
You can eat as soon as you leave the office as long as you feel comfortable. However, if something you eat hurts or becomes bothersome, don’t eat it! Wait until you are feeling back to normal.
If you are a smoker, we ask you not to smoke for 48 hours. If you choose to smoke within those 48 hours, be aware that the nicotine will slow the healing process considerably. You will also be much more susceptible to infections, dry sockets and many other complications—it might be a great time to quit!
If you would like, you may take Ibuprofen (i.e. Advil or Motrin) or Tylenol before the numbing wears off to dull the pain. If the pain becomes severe, please call the office.
Rinsing as often as possible with warm salt water, Listerine or Chlorahexadine will help.
We will need to see you in four weeks to evaluate the healing process. Regular cleaning visits at the recommended frequency will prevent the necessity to repeat these procedures.
Follow any other instructions from Dr. Fellows or your hygienist.
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