Scaling and Root Planing Post Operative Instructions

Scaling and Root Planing therapy involves removing bacterial plaque and tartar from the root surface below the gum line. This reduces inflammation/infection and allows re-attachment of the gums to the root surface. The depth of the periodontal pockets is reduced thus allowing more efficient flossing and brushing.

For the First 24-48 Hours:

• Do not eat or drink hot foods until the effect of anesthetic wears off
• No vigorous physical exercise
• Do not use a straw or sucking motion.
• Do not smoke or consume alcoholic beverages for at least 48 hours, this will delay healing significantly.
• Do not eat food that is extreme in temperature, spicy or can become sharp/lodged into the gums, ie: chips or popcorn.
• Rinse with a 50/50 Hydrogen Peroxide and water mouth rinse, for at least 30 seconds twice daily. Resume your normal homecare regimen immediately. It is imperative to maintain proper homecare as instructed.
• Dental sensitivity after treatment is normal. Using desensitizing toothpastes (sensodyne) is recommended. Avoid whitening pastes, or those containing baking soda.
• Over the counter medication, such as Ibuprofen (Motrin), Naproxen (Aleve) or Acetaminophen (Tylenol) is recommended every 4-6 hours as needed.

Endodontic (Root Canal) Therapy with Cerec Crown Post-Operative Instructions

• Do not eat or drink hot liquids until the anesthetic has worn off and you are no longer numb.
• The cement is already set to its maximum strength. You can eat, brush, drink, floss and rinse as soon as you are no longer numb. Avoid flossing the area where a bandage may have been placed.
• After endodontic therapy you can expect to experience some discomfort. Your tooth may be achy, tender, and sensitive while chewing. Over the counter medication, such as Ibuprofen (Motrin), Naproxen (Aleve) or Acetaminophen (Tylenol) is recommended every 4-6 hours as needed for discomfort. If prescribed medication by Dr. Tang, please take all medication as directed until gone.
• Rinse daily with 3% Hydrogen Peroxide diluted with water up to 1 week minimum.
• If a bandage has been placed to assist tissue healing, we ask that you return to the office within a week for removal. If it remains attached longer than a week it will inhibit healing. Do not floss the tooth until this bandage is fully removed.

If you experience any symptoms not stated above, including swelling and/or discomfort not relieved by the medications recommended by the doctor, please contact our office immediately.

Warranty

We have done our best to provide you with the highest quality and natural-looking dental restoration. We are committed to excellence and hope this restoration will give you many years of service. Our in house cerec crowns have a 5-year warranty when prescribed dental cleanings are completed every 3 or 6 months in our office. Our warranty does not cover when new decay, or disease to the natural tooth occurs. Meticulous homecare is strongly advised.