Post Operative Instructions


Extractions:  Eat  a softer yet substantial diet for two-four days following your extraction.  While on pain medication or antibiotics, it is very important to eat foods that are more substantial than clear liquids to prevent nausea and stomach upset from the medication. Start warm salt water rinses four days after your extraction to help cleanse the area and speed healing. Do Not start this before four days, unless instructed otherwise by Dr. Bobrow, as this will dissolve any packing and stitches too early.  Ice packs,  if recommended,  should be used 20 minutes on/20 minutes off for the first day following surgery. Any persistent bleeding or swelling should be brought to our attention. Do Not Smoke! Call us at 252-255-1001.
 
Root Canals:  Expect to experience mild discomfort for 1-3 days following your root canal procedure. This discomfort should not be extreme! If you experience extreme discomfort, call our office ASAP. Do not use ice packs or hot compresses as this can delay healing or accelerate infection. Take all prescribed medication as directed. A root canal treated tooth must be restored with a permanent restoration or crown to prevent leakage and reinfection.

Fillings and Crowns:  After having fillings there can be mild sensitivity to cold foods. This is normal as your tooth has had surgery.  Any severe cold or chewing sensitvity should be reported to us ASAP. This is usually a sign that a slight , simple adjustment is needed; however these symptoms can , on a rare occasion, be an indication an abcess starting. For this reason, it is important that you call us.

Periodontal Therapy:  Following periodontal therapy(deep cleaning) you should expect to experience mild discomfort that should be tollerable or manageable with over-the-counter pain medication. This should last for approx. one day.  Your teeth may be sensitive to chewing or cold for a few days.  Use any prescribed rinses or medication as directed.

Implants:  Following implant surgery you should expect mild, if any, discomfort. The same instruction for extraction apply(see above). It is very important that you return for any follow-up appointments if directed. Do Not Smoke!!