Post-operative care
Back to a healthy smile
Post-operative care is an area where you can contribute to the success of your procedure.
Do's
- Maintain your oral hygiene even if the surgical site itself may not be brushed with a toothbrush for a certain time.
- Use antibacterial mouth wash as prescribed by your dentist.
- Treat swelling with moist-cold pads.
- Consult your dentist regarding pain.
- Make sure that you visit your dentist for a follow-up appointment.
Don'ts
- Do not neglect your oral hygiene.
- Do not brush or floss at the site of surgery for 1 week after surgery. A toothbrush with especially soft bristles can usually be used for cleaning the teeth in the vicinity of the wound.
- Do not drink coffee or alcohol and do not smoke cigarettes for 2-3 days after surgery.
The information in this website is solely provided for information purposes. Such information is not meant to be a substitute for advice provided by a dentist.
Downloads
- Patient information video – Extraction socket management
- Patient information video – When implants become visible
- Patient information video – Sinus floor elevation
- Patient information video - Soft-Tissue regeneration
- Patient information video – Major bone augmentation
- Patient Information - Tooth out - What's next?
- Patient Information - When implants become visible
- Patient Information - Gingival Recession
- Patient Information - Inflamed Gum
- Patient Information - When your back teeth are missing
- Patient Information - When teeth become loose
- Patient Information - Treatment of larger bone defects