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Post-op:
SCaling & Root planning

A SRP treatment cleans and smooths your teeth and roots. This promotes healing from imflammation and infection associated with gum disease. 

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The following are instructions to minimize discomfort after your procedure

  • EATING 

    • Avoid eating and chewing on the treated area for TWO hours following treatment or until your anesthia wears off â€‹

      • Depending on anesthia given, numbness can last for several hours after your appointment ​

    • Avoid hard foods such as chips, popcorn, seeds, and nuts for 24 - 36 hours 

  • DO NOT RINSE MOUTH FOR 24 HOURS 

    • After 24 hours from surgery, you may rinse lightly with warm salt water. This will help keep any food particles from the extraction site. Add 1 tbsp of salt to a glass of warm water 

  • DO NOT SMOKE  for 72 hours following a surgery 

    • This can lead to dry sockets, which can be very painful​

  • SENSITIVITY 

    • Slight soreness of gums is not uncommon following SRP.​

    • Use an over the counter non-asprin pain reliever (Advil, Tylenol, etc.) according to instructions if needed.

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CONTACT US IF YOU HAVE PERSISTENT DISCOMFORT OR SWELLING FOLLOWING YOUR PROCEDURE. 

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