subject: Post-op Instructions: After Cosmetic Dentistry [print this page] Your investment in cosmetic dentistry will surely pay off with many years of enjoyment and satisfaction. No matter what procedure you have just had performed, rest assured that you can expect improvement in both the way your teeth look and operate.
Just remember that you will need time to adjust to the feel of your new bite. When your bite is altered or the position of your teeth is changes, it takes several days for your brain to adjust to the new position of your teeth and their thickness. If you feel any high spots or problems with your bite, call your dentist for an adjustment appointment.
It is normal to feel some sensitivity to heat, cold and pressure after you a cosmetic dentistry procedure. Removing tooth structure and putting new materials in its place may require an adjustment period. Your gums could also be sore for several days. Rinse three times daily with warm salt water; dissolve one teaspoon of salt in a cup of warm water, and then rinse out your mouth to reduce pain and swelling.
If your dentist advises you to do so, taking mild pain medication may also help you feel better after a cosmetic dentistry procedure. We do recommend you check with us first before using any pain medication, though.
If you find it difficult to speak clearly after your cosmetic dentistry procedure, do not be alarmed. It takes a few days for your tongue to adapt to your new tooth surfaces. Once that happens, you will be speaking normally again.
Sometimes people experienced increased salivary flow after a cosmetic dentistry procedure. This is because the brain senses a new size and shape to certain teeth
Your brain may respond to the new size and shape of your teeth by increasing salivary flow. This should subside to normal within a week or so.
Removing plaque on a daily basis is extremely important to long-term success of your dental work. It is essential that you maintain a regular oral hygiene program of daily brushing and flossing. You have to get regular cleanings as well from a dentist every six months. The Cosmetic Dentistry Center staff uses special abrasives and techniques that are not available over the counter and that cannot be duplicated at home.
We recommend as well that you change a few habits in order to protect your new teeth. Anything that could chip or damage them can also chip and damage cosmetic restorations. There are some things we all should just avoid chewing on. These things are:
Sticky candy
Hard foods like peanut brittle
Hard foreign objects like peanut brittle, fingernails, pencils
Ice
Smoking
Smokeless tobacco
If you suffer from Bruxism (teeth grinding), let the dentists here know so we can fit you with a mouthpiece to protect your cosmetic restorations.
by: Beth Guide
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