This page is for general information. Always follow your own dentist's specific instructions.
Until the anaesthetic wears off
- Do not eat until the numbness has gone; you may bite your lip, cheek or tongue.
- Avoid hot drinks, as a burn may go unnoticed while numb.
General oral care
- Brush at least twice a day and clean between the teeth.
- Clean the treated area as your dentist specifies.
- Smoking and alcohol can affect healing; avoid them as your dentist advises.
Eating
Avoiding hard, very hot or sticky foods in the first days is often recommended. Your dentist will give individual advice.
Contact us if
- Severe pain does not go away or gets worse
- Swelling increases or you have a fever
- Bleeding does not stop
- A crown, filling or prosthesis breaks or becomes loose
Follow-up appointments
Do not skip follow-up visits after treatment; they help maintain the result.