Patient Instructions
General Guidelines for all procedures:
Do not chew on hard, sticky or chewy foods for a least 24 hours. Never chew on ice. Avoid aggressive chewing and sticky foods such as "hard tack" candies that can loosen or damage a restoration. Carefully follow all guidelines provided by the doctor and their staff and most importantly practice good oral hygiene. Additional instructions following various types of treatment are listed below. Please click on the below topics for detailed instructions. In the event of an emergency, please call our office. If you are experiencing a serious or life threatening emergency, please call 911 or visit the nearest emergency room.
Instructions Following Implant Surgery/Implant Treatment
Instructions Following Scaling and Root Planing
Instructions Following Soft Tissue Graft
Instructions Following Extractions
Instructions Following Crown Lengthening
Instructions Following Osseous Surgery (aka Pocket Depth Reduction)
Instructions Following Direct Sinus Lift