Instrucciones de cuidado en el hogar
After Cosmetic Reconstruction
Recuerde que tomará tiempo acostumbrarse a la sensación de la mordida nuevo. Cuando se altera la mordida o se cambia la posición de los dientes, el cerebro tarda varios días en reconocer con normalidad la nueva posición de los dientes o su grosor.. If you continue to detect any high spots or problems with your bite, call our office at Número de teléfono de odontologia familiar integral 832-761-1667 so we can schedule an adjustment appointment.
It is normal to experience some hot and cold sensitivity. Los dientes requieren algo de tiempo para sanar después de la eliminación de la estructura dental y mientras tanto estarán sensibles.. Your gums may also be sore for a few days. Warm salt water rinses (a teaspoon of salt in a cup of warm water) three times a day will reduce pain and swelling. A mild pain medication (one tablet of Tylenol or Ibuprofen (Motrin) cada 3-4 horas) should ease any residual discomfort.
Don’t be concerned if your speech is affected for the first few days. Te adaptarás rápidamente y hablarás normalmente. You may notice increased salivation. This is because your brain is responding to the new size and shape of your teeth. This should subside to normal in about a week.
Daily brushing and flossing are a must for your new dental work. Daily plaque removal is critical for the long-term success of your new teeth, as are regular cleaning appointments.
Any food that can crack, astillar o dañar un diente natural puede hacer lo mismo con sus dientes nuevos. Avoid hard foods and substances (such as beer nuts, peanut brittle, ice, fingernails, or pencils) and sticky candies. Smoking will stain your new teeth. Minimize or avoid foods that stain such as coffee, vino tinto, tea and berries.
If you engage in sports let us know so we can make a custom mouthguard. If you grind your teeth at night, wear the night guard we have provided for you. Adjusting to the look and feel of your new smile will take time. If you have any problems or concerns, please let us know. We always welcome your questions.
After Crown and Bridge Appointments
Coronas y puentes usually take two or three appointments to complete. In the first visit, the teeth are prepared and molds of the mouth are taken. Temporary coronas o puentes are placed to protect the teeth while the custom restoration is being made. Since the teeth will be anesthetized, the tongue, los labios y el paladar pueden estar adormecidos. Please refrain from eating and drinking hot beverages until the numbness is completely worn off.
De vez en cuando una corona temporal podría desprenderse. Llamenos al Número de teléfono de odontologia familiar integral 832-761-1667 if this happens and bring the temporary crown with you so we can re-cement it. It is very important for the temporary to stay in place, as it will prevent other teeth from moving and compromising the fit of your final restoration.
To keep your temporaries in place, avoid eating sticky foods (goma), alimentos duros, and if possible, chew on the opposite side of your mouth. It is important to brush normally, pero use hilo dental con cuidado y no tire hacia arriba del hilo que puede desalojar el hilo temporal, pero tire del hilo dental del lado de la corona temporal.
It is normal to experience some temperature and pressure sensitivity after each appointment. The sensitivity should subside a few weeks after the placement of the final restoration. Mild pain medications may also be used as directed by our office.
If your bite feels uneven, if you have persistent pain, or if you have any other questions or concerns, por favor llame a nuestra oficina al Número de teléfono de odontologia familiar integral 832-761-1667.
After Tooth Extraction
After tooth extraction, Es importante que se forme un coágulo de sangre para detener el sangrado y comenzar el proceso de curación.. That’s why we ask you to bite on a gauze pad for 30-45 minutes after the appointment. Si el sangrado o la supuración aún persiste, place another gauze pad and bite firmly for another 30 minutos. You may have to do this several times.
Después de que se forma el coágulo de sangre, it is important not to disturb or dislodge the clot as it aids healing. No enjuagar vigorosamente, chupar pajitas, fumar, drink alcohol or brush teeth next to the extraction site for 72 horas. These activities will dislodge or dissolve the clot and retard the healing process. Limit vigorous exercise for the next 24 hours as this will increase blood pressure and may cause more bleeding from the extraction site.
Después de extraer el diente, es posible que sienta algo de dolor y experimente algo de hinchazón.. Una bolsa de hielo o una bolsa sin abrir de guisantes o maíz congelados aplicada en el área mantendrá la hinchazón al mínimo.. Tome los analgésicos según lo recetado.. The swelling usually subsides after 48 horas.
Use the pain medication as directed. Call the office at Número de teléfono de odontologia familiar integral 832-761-1667 si el medicamento no parece estar funcionando. Si se prescriben antibióticos, continue to take them for the indicated length of time, even if signs and symptoms of infection are gone. Drink lots of fluid and eat nutritious soft food on the day of the extraction. You can eat normally as soon as you are comfortable.
It is important to resume your normal dental routine after 24 horas. Esto debe incluir cepillarse los dientes y usar hilo dental al menos una vez al día.. This will speed healing and help keep your mouth fresh and clean.
After a few days you will feel fine and can resume your normal activities. Si tienes sangrado abundante, dolor severo, continued swelling for 2-3 dias, o una reacción al medicamento, call our office immediately at Número de teléfono de odontologia familiar integral 832-761-1667.
After Composite Fillings (white fillings)
When an anesthetic has been used, your lips and tongue may be numb for several hours after the appointment. Avoid any chewing and hot beverages until the numbness has completely worn off. It is very easy to bite or burn your tongue or lip while you are numb.
It is normal to experience some hot, cold & pressure sensitivity after your appointment. Injection sites may also be sore. Ibuprofen (Motrin), Tylenol or aspirin (one tablet every 3-4 hours as needed for pain) work well to alleviate the tenderness. If pressure sensitivity persists beyond a few days or if the sensitivity to hot or cold increases, contact our office at Número de teléfono de odontologia familiar integral 832-761-1667.
You may chew with your composite fillings as soon as the anesthetic completely wears off, since they are fully set when you leave the office.
If your bite feels uneven, if you have persistent pain, or if you have any other questions or concerns, por favor llame a nuestra oficina al Número de teléfono de odontologia familiar integral 832-761-1667.