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Care of your mouth after surgery has an important effect on healing. Swelling, discomfort, and restricted jaw function are normal. These may be minimized by following the instructions below. Please note that there is no additional charge for your post-operative care in our office — contact us if you have problems! The sinus cavity is […]

Keep your denture in place for the first 48 hours after surgery (including while sleeping), unless there is excessive bleeding or soreness. Your denture acts as a bandage to help control bleeding and limit swelling. After 48 hours, or as instructed by your dentist, gently remove the denture twice a day and rinse your mouth […]

The dental hygienist has an important role to play in keeping dental implants disease-free. Traditional dental hygiene scalers used on natural teeth can scratch a crown, abutment, or implant, so your hygienist will instead use special scalers made of plastics and resins to thoroughly clean without causing damage. Implant recipients also play a significant role […]

Scaling and root planning is a non-surgical treatment of periodontal disease. The purpose of the treatment is to remove bacterial plaque and tartar from around teeth and under the gum line, which is causing bone loss. The goal is to produce clean, healthy teeth and roots, which will promote healing of the inflammation and infection […]

For Partial Denture Oral tissues were not designed by nature to receive the stress placed on them by partial dentures. Nevertheless, most patients are able to wear partial dentures successfully. An important aspect is to maintain your remaining oral structures (teeth and gums) in as healthy state as possible. To do this will require your […]

The following information applies when grafting material has been used to help preserve your jaw bone or to grow additional bone in preparation for possible future implant placement to replace your missing tooth/teeth. Your bone graft is made up of many particles. You may find some small granules in your mouth for the first several […]

Sometimes the after-effects of surgery are quite minimal, so not all of the instructions may apply. Common sense will often dictate what you should do. However, when in doubt, follow these guidelines or call our office. Please note that there is no additional charge for your post-operative care in our office. Bleeding: In most cases, there […]

The following includes our post-operative instructions and events, which may take place following this kind of surgery. Bleeding: The gauze pad which was placed after surgery acts as a protective dressing and should be left in place for 30 minutes with gentle pressure applied. Some oozing within first 24 hours is to be expected. If […]