We want you to keep your teeth and gums healthy for a lifetime. We are happy to explain and demonstrate proper home care. However, responsibility for your oral health ultimately lies with you. Yes, it is really up to you to keep things on the right track. If you do the following every day, you […]

Your lower jaw meets the upper skull in front of the ear. The joint that connects then is called the Temporomandibular Joint (TMJ). Noises in the jaw joints are extremely common and the disk that separates the jaws has been estimated to be displaced in approximately 40% of the population. Like any joint (hip, shoulder, […]

Patient cannot drive for 24 hours after sedation. Do not operate any hazardous devices for 24 hours. A responsible person should be with the patient until he/she has fully recovered from the effects of the sedation. Patient should not go up and down stairs unattended. Let the patient stay on the ground floor until recovered. […]

Root canal treatment can take 1,2, or more appointments, depending on the conditions present in each case. During that time any of the following symptoms may be present: sensitivity to hot or cold, sensitivity to pressure, or swelling. Some tenderness can be expected after each appointment. It is best to start taking either an over-the-counter […]

The post-operative instructions listed below should be followed accurately in order to speed your recovery. Please avoid rinsing today. Beginning tomorrow rinse with warm salt water (one-half teaspoon salt to one cup water) every two to three hours for several days, then after meals and at bedtime for the next two weeks. If you have […]

A thorough and conscientious program of oral hygiene is the single most effective way to protect the longevity of your dental implants. Regular oral health visits as recommended by your dentists will detect minor problems before they develop into major concerns. Professional dental cleaning and implant maintenance by a hygienist at your recommended intervals is […]

The dental prophylaxis just completed has been preventive in nature due to your thorough oral self-care. That means that there was no gum disease evident. The prophylaxis was completed quickly and with the minimum of trauma to your teeth and soft tissues. In this event, you should have insignificant postoperative discomfort in your mouth. Congratulations […]

Bleeding A piece of cotton gauze may have been placed to control bleeding. Leave this in place ½ to 1 hr. If bleeding continues from the area where the gauze was removed, replace it with another gauze or moist tea bag. There may be slight bleeding the first few hours. If there is considerable bleeding […]

The post-operative instructions listed below should be followed accurately in order to speed your recovery. You may continue to brush and floss the untreated teeth as usual. However, do not vigorously rinse or spit within the first 24 hours. Beginning tomorrow rinse with the prescription mouthwash twice daily until the bottle is empty. You may […]

Here are some helpful suggestions that will increase your comfort and help you to receive the maximum benefit from today’s periodontal treatment. Tenderness is normal. To reduce tenderness and promote healing, every two to three hours, rinse with warm salt water: ½ teaspoon salt in a 4 ounce glass of water. Avoid brushing or flossing […]