• Don’t forget to clean crowns and bridges the same way you clean your teeth.
• Floss should be used to clean under the bridges daily to make sure they’re plaque-free

To alleviate discomfort:

• Avoid sugary foods since it is difficult to clean teeth afterwards.
• Chop up food into smaller pieces
• Place dental wax on wires or brackets that cut into cheeks or lips
• See you dentist for check-ups and cleaning regularly.

Amalgam and white cement:

• Don’t bite on the side where the filling was places for at least 24 hours, especially if they involve the sides of the teeth.
• Don’t bite in the filling if it feels too high.
• Return to your dentist immediately to adjust high spots, if any.

To stop bleeding, bite on any folded sterile gauze or clean tissue paper for at least 5 minutes.

To prevent from bleeding again, for the next 8 hours:

• Avoid vigorous exercise, drinking hot water and alcoholic beverages.
• Don’t dislodge or pick at the blood clot forming on the wound.
• Don’t rinse vigorously in the area.

To prevent infection, the next day gargle a warm salt or chlorhexidine mouthwash twice a day.

Eat only what y u can manage using the teeth on the other side or take soft food.

Take painkillers only if necessary.

Take antibiotics if prescribed.

See you Dentists after 5 days

Remember that decayed teeth are only extracted as a last resort if cannot be saved by other dental procedures.