Patient Education

At Arbor Place Dental Group, your comfort is our primary concern...and we'll do whatever it takes to make your dental experience with us the most comfortable ever. Some discomfort after your care is normal. However if pain persists or there is anything we can do to help, please don't hesitate to call.

It is common after dental treatments to experience some discomfort due to the anesthetic, the actual procedure or just holding your mouth open for long periods of time. This discomfort often will last several days. The best treatment for this is ibuprofen which can be found at any drug store. It is the active ingredient in Advil, Nuprin, or Motrin. Warm, salt water rinses often help as do warm, moist towels on the face.

Certain procedures such as new fillings, crowns, veneers or bridgework will often exhibit temperature sensitivity for several weeks. This is due to the fact that the tooth structure was removed and replaced by a foreign material that does not conduct temperature at the same rate as normal tooth structure. Also, since every tooth has a nerve in the hollow inside part of the tooth, as the tooth is drilled, the body recognizes this as an injury and will call an immune response. This sensitivity will normally get better with time and ibuprofen is the pain pill of choice. Desensitizing toothpaste will also help.


After Care Articles

Bridges

After receiving your new bridge, make sure you take care of it by following these simple directions: If an anesthetic was used to perform your procedure, try not to chew any food or gum until the numbness has ended. Carefully brush around your bri...

Dental Implant Surgery

Dental Implant Surgery has specific home care instructions. Follow these guidelines to ensure it's success: Use gauze as a compress in your mouth to stop any moderate bleeding. Use ice packs or cold compresses to reduce swelling and pain. Stay ...

Temporary Crown

After receiving your temporary crown, make sure you take care of it by following these simple directions: Avoid eating anything for an hour or more to allow the bonding agent to set. Avoid eating foods that will stick or cause you to chew hard, or...

Extractions

  Extractions have before, during and aftercare instructions.Thorough planning for all of these can make your experience a more comfortable one. Before the extraction procedure: You may want to schedule a day or two off for this procedure in ...

Root Canal

After your root canal procedure, take note of these simple directions: Your mouth will be soar for at least a few days after treatment. Do not chewon the side of the mouth of the procedure for that time period. Resume normal brushing avoiding the...

Fillings

Make sure your filling is a successful procedure for the long term, follow these simple instructions to care for it: If an anesthetic was used to perform your procedure, try not to chew any food or gum until the numbness has ended. Resume your nor...

Periodontal Surgery

fter your Periodontal Surgery, make sure you follow these simple directions: Rest after your procedure, use gauze in your mouth if there is still bleeding. If an anesthetic was used, try not to chew any food or gum until the numbness has ended. ...

Crown and Bridge Delivery

Crown and Bridge Delivery Instructions

Post-Operative Extractions

Many patients will experience discomfort after their teeth are extracted due to pain nausea, swelling, and difficulty eating. In general, most difficult times occur during the first 24 to 48 hours after the extraction. The following information is provided to facilitate recovery after the surgery and must be followed in detail