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Patient Information
After arrival at our dental office, you would be welcomed with a cup of warm tea. While you wait at our dental office you may use our complimentary Wi-Fi service or read some magazine or newspaper. Once you have filled your details and forms you will be escorted by our staff to meet our dentist
Be patience while waiting for your turn as we undertake through examination of patients. After your treatment is complete instructions regarding your treatment and follow up treatment will be given by our staff, and you will be escorted back to reception area.
Be patience while waiting for your turn as we undertake through examination of patients. After your treatment is complete instructions regarding your treatment and follow up treatment will be given by our staff, and you will be escorted back to reception area.
For added comfort of our patients, forms required by our patients can be downloaded and filled before coming to clinic
Please see below for detailed post-operative instructions about some of our most popular services. Our dentists will also be happy to discuss these instructions in more detail while you are still at the practice.
Post-op Instructions Tooth Extraction
DO NOT DISTURB THE AREA
For the next few days and especially the first 24 hours, it is very important to allow your body to form a good clot and start the natural healing process. Swishing, sucking through a straw, and smoking should not be done Be sure to chew on the opposite side for 24 hours
BLEEDING
When you leave the clinic, you might be eating on a gauze pad to control bleeding. Keep slight pressure on this gauze for at least 30 minutes. After 30 minutes you may remove it. You may bite on another gauze or a tea bag for another 30 minutes if you feel it is still bleeding. Small amounts of blood in the saliva can make your saliva appear quite red This is normal and maybe noticed the rest of the day after the procedure
DIET
30 minutes after extraction, when you have taken out the gauze pad eat something cold and soft like ice cream. Eat soft foods for the first two days. Maintain a good, balanced diet Return to normal regular meals as soon as you are able after the first two days. Drink plenty of water, Avoid alcohol for 48 hours.
PAIN
Some discomfort is normal after surgery. To minimize pain, take prescription medication as prescribed by the Doctor. Do not exceed the dose. Taking the medication with food or milk will help reduce upset stomach Do not drink alcohol while taking prescription pain medications
SMOKING
Smoking should be stopped following surgery Healing and success of the surgery will be substantially reduced by the cigarette smoke chemicals in your body
NAUSEA OR VOMITING
This is most often caused by taking pain medication on an empty stomach. Reduce nausea by preceding each pain pill with soft food and taking the bill with a large glass of water.
SWELLING
Applying an ice bag to the face over the operated area will minimize swelling. Apply for 15 minutes, then remove for 15 minutes Continue this for the first day.
NUMBNESS
The local anesthetic will cause you to be numb for several hours after you leave the office. Be very careful not to bite, chew, pinch, or scratch the numb area. Sometimes the extraction causes residual numbness or tingling for six weeks or longer.
BRUSHING
Do not brush your team for the first 6 hours after surgery. After this, you may brush your teeth gently, but avoid the area of surgery for 3 days.
RINSING
Avoid all rinsing or swishing for 24 hours after extraction Rinsing can disturb the formation of a healing blood clot which is essential to proper healing. After 24 hours you may begin gentle rinsing with a saltwater solution.
FOLLOW-UP APPOINTMENTS
You may need to return to the office just for a brief follow-up healing check.
Please contact your dentist if you have
(a) Uncontrollable pain
(b) Excessive severe bleeding
(c) Marked fever
(d) Excessive warm swelling occurring a few days after the procedure
(e) Reactions to medications especially rash, itching, or breathing problems
For the next few days and especially the first 24 hours, it is very important to allow your body to form a good clot and start the natural healing process. Swishing, sucking through a straw, and smoking should not be done Be sure to chew on the opposite side for 24 hours
BLEEDING
When you leave the clinic, you might be eating on a gauze pad to control bleeding. Keep slight pressure on this gauze for at least 30 minutes. After 30 minutes you may remove it. You may bite on another gauze or a tea bag for another 30 minutes if you feel it is still bleeding. Small amounts of blood in the saliva can make your saliva appear quite red This is normal and maybe noticed the rest of the day after the procedure
DIET
30 minutes after extraction, when you have taken out the gauze pad eat something cold and soft like ice cream. Eat soft foods for the first two days. Maintain a good, balanced diet Return to normal regular meals as soon as you are able after the first two days. Drink plenty of water, Avoid alcohol for 48 hours.
PAIN
Some discomfort is normal after surgery. To minimize pain, take prescription medication as prescribed by the Doctor. Do not exceed the dose. Taking the medication with food or milk will help reduce upset stomach Do not drink alcohol while taking prescription pain medications
SMOKING
Smoking should be stopped following surgery Healing and success of the surgery will be substantially reduced by the cigarette smoke chemicals in your body
NAUSEA OR VOMITING
This is most often caused by taking pain medication on an empty stomach. Reduce nausea by preceding each pain pill with soft food and taking the bill with a large glass of water.
SWELLING
Applying an ice bag to the face over the operated area will minimize swelling. Apply for 15 minutes, then remove for 15 minutes Continue this for the first day.
NUMBNESS
The local anesthetic will cause you to be numb for several hours after you leave the office. Be very careful not to bite, chew, pinch, or scratch the numb area. Sometimes the extraction causes residual numbness or tingling for six weeks or longer.
BRUSHING
Do not brush your team for the first 6 hours after surgery. After this, you may brush your teeth gently, but avoid the area of surgery for 3 days.
RINSING
Avoid all rinsing or swishing for 24 hours after extraction Rinsing can disturb the formation of a healing blood clot which is essential to proper healing. After 24 hours you may begin gentle rinsing with a saltwater solution.
FOLLOW-UP APPOINTMENTS
You may need to return to the office just for a brief follow-up healing check.
Please contact your dentist if you have
(a) Uncontrollable pain
(b) Excessive severe bleeding
(c) Marked fever
(d) Excessive warm swelling occurring a few days after the procedure
(e) Reactions to medications especially rash, itching, or breathing problems
Post op instructions RCT
DIET
In between appointments your tooth will be closed using temporary filling materials hence it is advised to not bite strongly on the tooth so soft diet is recommended.
MEDICATION
Do not skip your medication even if the pain subsides
INCOMPLETE TREATMENT
Often patient does not turn up for treatment after first appointment as the pain has subsided, this could worsen the prognosis of tooth.
In between appointments your tooth will be closed using temporary filling materials hence it is advised to not bite strongly on the tooth so soft diet is recommended.
MEDICATION
Do not skip your medication even if the pain subsides
INCOMPLETE TREATMENT
Often patient does not turn up for treatment after first appointment as the pain has subsided, this could worsen the prognosis of tooth.
Post op instructions filling of tooth
For an hour following your visit, do not chew. Wait until numbness subsides before eating. If you had amalgam fillings placed, do not chew for 24 hours.
Post op instructions scaling
SENSITIVITY
Some sensitivity is normal and will subside in few days
BLEEDING
Gums may bleed on tooth brushing but do not stop brushing and flossing bleeding from gums will stop in few days
Some sensitivity is normal and will subside in few days
BLEEDING
Gums may bleed on tooth brushing but do not stop brushing and flossing bleeding from gums will stop in few days
1. As a practice, we believe that preventive care and education are the keys to optimal dental health.
2. Are you brushing your teeth correctly?
2. Are you brushing your teeth correctly?
Address
Dr Rashid's Dental Care
Near State Bank of India, Shahpur,
P.O. Gita Vatika, Gorakhpur - 273006
Uttar Pradesh
Clinic Hours
Monday: 09:30AM - 9:00PM
Tuesday: 09:30AM - 9:00PM
Wednesday: 09:30AM - 9:00PM
Thursday: 09:30AM - 9:00PM
Friday: 09:30AM - 9:00PM
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: 09:30AM - 9:00PM