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Fillings Post Operative Instructions

Refrain from eating at least 2 hours and until the anesthesia has worn off.

Sensitivity:

Sensitivity, especially to cold, is common for a time following treatment. For the first few days avoid extremely hot or cold foods and beverages. It is normal to have discomfort in the gums around the tooth after the anesthesia wears off due to the procedure.

If your gums are tender, rinse with warm salt water, dissolving 1/2 teaspoon of salt in an 8 oz. glass of warm water. An analgesic such as Tylenol or Advil will help to increase your comfort.

The New Filling:

After the placement of your new restoration, it may take a few days to get used to it. If your bite feels unbalanced, please be sure to call our office for an appointment for a simple adjustment.

Home Care:

Although the treatment that was performed is quite durable, the underlying tooth is still vulnerable to decay, especially at the interface between the tooth and filling. It is important to resume regular brushing and flossing immediately. Daily home care and regulating your intake of sugar-containing foods will increase the longevity of your new restoration.

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Douglasville, Georgia 30135
Phone: 770.949.1005
Fax: 770.949.1006
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Dr. Joe Hair is a respected Douglasville general, family, and cosmetic dentist who welcomes new patients from all over the Atlanta area, including Douglasville, Villa Rica, Carrollton, Breman, Hiram, Dallas, Lithia Springs, and Newnan. He provides general dental services such as crowns, fillings, root canals, dentures, extractions, and partials, and enhanced dental services, such as sedation dentistry, porcelain veneers and laminates, Lumineers, dental implants, mini dental implants, Invisalign alternatives, orthodontics, cosmetic orthodontics, Facelift Dentures, TMJ therapy, Conservative Laser Gum Treatment, hospital dentistry, and sleep apnea treatment. He uses some of the newest diagnostic equipment including laser cavity detection and digital x-rays.