Following your postoperative instructions carefully will provide you with the most rapid and comfortable healing.
- Take 1000mg Vitamin C daily for 7 days following your appointment.
- Take 800mg Advil/Ibuprofen & 2 Extra Strength Tylenol up to 4 times daily in place of prescription pain medication if desired.
- If you experience unforeseen persistent pain then contact Dr. Newkirk.
- Continue with daily intake of 2 liters of water.
- "Chase" all procedure related medication with 6-12oz or carbonated beverage for effective absorption.
Temporary Care
- Provisional restorations (temporaries) can be a challenge for eating, speaking, and cleaning. Please be attentive to their care.
- Brush your teeth after each food consumption experience; however, avoid flossing around temporaries.
- Do not eat hard food on your temporaries such as nuts, chips, ice, etc.
- Avoid "tough" foods such as steaks, jerky, celery, etc.
- Avoid "skinny" foods such as lettuce, tomato skins, etc.
- Loose or broken temporaries occur occasionally, however this is not an emergency unless you are in pain or your smile is damaged. Please call our office on the next business day and save the loose or broken piece.
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