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Postoperative

After dental surgery, you may have some side effects, most of which are normal. Here are some answers to questions that you might have in order to help you experience the best recovery possible!

Teeth Whitening Treatment

Can I eat and drink during bleaching treatment?

You can follow a normal diet during the application period of the whitening treatment. However, certain foods and beverages should be avoided to ensure better results, such as coffee, tea, red wine, soft drinks, fruit juices, berries and citrus fruits.

My teeth are sensitive as a result of my treatment, is this normal?

In the post-treatment period, your teeth may be more sensitive than usual. Sensitivity can be controlled with a specialized toothpaste. In addition, if the sensitivity persists or increases, it is important to inform your dentist.

Orthodontics

Can I eat normally?

You can maintain most of your eating habits. However, it is best to avoid very hard or sticky foods that could damage or stick to the dental device, which can increase the risk of developing cavities

I feel some pain, is this normal?

Orthodontics are supposed to promote the comfort of patients. However, you may feel some pressure. If you have discomfort or persistent pain, tell your dentist as soon as possible

How can I maintain good dental hygiene with braces?

It is important to maintain good oral hygiene because the dental device represents a new place for plaque and tartar accumulation. Use a suitable toothbrush and modify your flossing technique as needed. Maintain regular follow-ups at the dentist to enjoy a complete professional cleaning.

Implantology

What should I do in case of pain?

It is normal to feel pain after oral surgery. To relieve pain, take the painkillers prescribed by your dentist at the dosage indicated. If medication has not been prescribed, you can take over-the-counter anti-inflammatory medication such as ibuprofen. However, it is important not to exceed the recommended limits. If your dentist has prescribed antibiotics, take them exactly as prescribed even if you no longer feel the effects of surgery.

Is swelling and bruising normal?

Swelling should reach its peak within 48 to 72 hours after the surgery and then disappear. A bruise may also appear during this period. This phenomenon is normal and will subside in one to two weeks. To reduce swelling, you can apply ice to the affected area for 10 minutes each hour in the first 24 hours. After, it is best to apply warm compresses.

I detect bleeding, should I worry?

It is normal to have some bleeding within the hours following oral surgery. In order to reduce bleeding, it is usually enough to apply slight pressure on the site of the surgery by biting on a sterile gauze pad. It is also normal for a clot to form at the site of the implant. This is a normal phenomenon that helps with healing. To help keep the implant in place, avoid spitting, smoking, or drinking without a straw for the 48 hours following surgery.

Can I resume my habits after surgery?

In order to promote healing, you will have to change your daily habits in the days following the surgery. First, it is recommended to follow a soft diet for a few days. Your dentist can tell you how long to keep this dietary change. It is also best to avoid drinking alcohol in the first 72 hours and smoking in the first two weeks following surgery. Finally, it is also not recommended to do physical activity or exert yourself physically within the 72 hours after your implant surgery.

How do I maintain good dental hygiene after surgery?

It is best to avoid brushing the implant for a few days. However, you can brush the rest of your teeth carefully with a soft-bristled toothbrush.

Dental Surgery

Can I resume my habits after surgery?

In order to promote healing, you will have to change your daily habits in the days following the surgery. First, it is recommended to follow a soft diet for a few days. Your dentist can tell you how long to keep this dietary change. It is also best to avoid drinking alcohol in the first 72 hours and smoking in the first two weeks following surgery. Finally, it is also not recommended to do physical activity or exert yourself physically within the 72 hours after your implant surgery.

I detect bleeding at the surgery site, should I worry?

It is normal to notice blood in saliva within the hours following an oral surgery. In order to reduce bleeding, it is sufficient to apply slight pressure at the surgery site by biting onto a sterile gauze pad.

What should I do in case of pain?

It is normal to feel pain after oral surgery. To relieve pain, take the painkillers prescribed by your dentist at the dosage indicated. If medication has not been prescribed, you can take over-the-counter anti-inflammatory medication such as ibuprofen. However, it is important not to exceed the recommended limits. If your dentist has prescribed antibiotics, take them exactly as prescribed even if you no longer feel the effects of surgery.

 

Is swelling and bruising normal?

Swelling should reach its peak within 48 to 72 hours after the surgery and then disappear. A bruise may also appear during this period. This phenomenon is normal and will subside in one to two weeks. To reduce swelling, you can apply ice to the affected area for 10 minutes each hour in the first 24 hours. After, it is best to apply warm compresses.

How do I maintain good dental hygiene after surgery?

It is best to avoid brushing the site of surgery for a few days. However, you can brush the rest of your teeth carefully with a soft-bristled toothbrush.

Endodontics

I feel some pain, is this normal?

Endodontic surgery is supposed to promote the comfort of patients. However, you may feel some pressure. If you have discomfort or persistent pain, tell your dentist as soon as possible.

How do I maintain good dental hygiene after endodontic treatment ?

It is best to avoid brushing the site of surgery for a few days. However, you can brush the rest of your teeth carefully with a soft-bristled toothbrush.

Dental Extractions

Can I resume my habits after surgery?

In order to promote healing, you will have to change your daily habits in the days following the surgery. First, it is recommended to follow a soft diet for a few days. Your dentist can tell you how long to keep this dietary change. It is also best to avoid drinking alcohol in the first 72 hours and smoking in the first two weeks following surgery. Finally, it is also not recommended to do physical activity or exert yourself physically within the 72 hours after your implant surgery.

How do I maintain good dental hygiene after surgery?

It is best to avoid brushing the extraction site for a few days. However, you can brush the rest of your teeth carefully with a soft-bristled toothbrush.

Is swelling and bruising normal?

Swelling should reach its peak within 48 to 72 hours after the surgery and then disappear. A bruise may also appear during this period. This phenomenon is normal and will subside in one to two weeks. To reduce swelling, you can apply ice to the affected area for 10 minutes each hour in the first 24 hours. After, it is best to apply warm compresses.

What should I do in case of pain?

It is normal to feel pain after oral surgery. To relieve pain, take the painkillers prescribed by your dentist at the dosage indicated. If medication has not been prescribed, you can take over-the-counter anti-inflammatory medication such as ibuprofen. However, it is important not to exceed the recommended limits. If your dentist has prescribed antibiotics, take them exactly as prescribed even if you no longer feel the effects of surgery.

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