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Post-treatment Tips:
TAKING CARE OF DENTURES
Congratulations!! You have new dentures.
1. During the first 3 days the mouth will feel big and “swollen”. This is
because the dentures are foreign to the mouth. This feeling will disappear
after 3 days.
2. You will produce a lot of saliva during the first 3 days. This will also
disappear as soon as you get used to the dentures. Therefore your speech
will be affected. You may experience some problems pronouncing certain
words.
3. Initially eat food that is soft. Eat using a small spoon and make sure
you place food on both sides of the dentures and then chew slowly. The first
few days ensure that you eat in private so that you can gain some
confidence.
4. You will not be able to whistle of blow air through your mouth. Doing so
will displace the upper denture and cause it to fall down.
5. Make sure to clean the dentures daily. Use a soft brush of piece of cloth
and a piece of bar soap. Avoid using strong detergent e.g OMO.
6. The dentures should always be stored in a glass of clean, clear, cold
water when not in the mouth.
7. Do not sleep with the dentures in the mouth. At night, remove them and
store them in a glass of clean, clear cold water.
8. Avoid activities that may cause the dentures to drop. The dentures will
fracture on impact.
9. If you have any problems with the dentures, please contact our office as
soon as possible.
10. After the dentures are first inserted, you may experience some
discomfort, therefore you may need to be seen again the following day for
adjustments to be done by the dentist.
Thank you and enjoy your new dentures.
If you
would like to know more about this topic or to consult us, please feel free
to visit our clinic or contact us by phone -
(020) 3874658 or 0722 784882.
Dr. Oliver Wala
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TAKING CARE OF BRACES
Congratulations…you have new braces!
We are excited to be caring for your orthodontic needs. We will be seeing
you each month for an appointment and we will need your co-operation to
achieve the best possible result.
The following guidelines will help us reach your goal of having a great
smile!
Brushing
Brush after eating! This is most important. Your braces should be shiny with
no plaque visible. Plaque left on teeth will cause decay.
Foods
Avoid any foods which are sugary, hard or sticky, no candy, gum or popcorn!
Apples and carrots should be cut into pieces. Don’t chew ice, pens, pencils
or your fingernails. Failure to follow these guidelines may cause your
braces to become loose or broken and could prolong treatment.
Comfort
The wax you have received is to be used to make your braces more
comfortable. Take a small piece, roll into a ball and press it over the
bracket, which is bothering you. If it won’t stick, dry the bracket and try
again. You may experience some discomfort the first three days. Eat soft
foods and take panadol or ibuprofen if necessary.
If you
would like to know more about this topic or to consult us, please feel free
to visit our clinic or contact us by phone -
(020) 3874658 or 0722 784882.
Dr. Oliver Wala
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WHAT TO DO AFTER TOOTH EXTRACTION
Extraction wounds usually heal quickly and without complications, if you
take simple precautions. A blood clot must form in the socket. Don’t disturb
the clot.
Don’t create suction in your mouth, don’t smoke or rinse your mouth
vigorously, or drink through a straw for the rest of the day.
RINSING THE MOUTH
For 24 hours after extraction, do not rinse your mouth vigorously or clean
the teeth next to the site. The blood clot must not be disturbed.
After the first day, rinse your mouth very gently after meals with warm
salty water (1/2 teaspoon salt in a glass of warm water), this keeps food
particles out of the surgery site.
While you shouldn’t rinse your mouth vigorously for at least a day, it is
important to clean your teeth. Therefore, continue to brush and floss at
least once a day. This will help remove blood and freshen your mouth.
WHAT TO EAT
Avoid alcoholic beverages and hot liquids for the first day. Other than
this, eat nutritious food as often as you can to help the healing process.
Drink lots of liquids and eat soft foods as you are able to chew
comfortably. Protein foods (such as meat or eggs), and fruit juices (with
their vitamin c) are especially good.
BLEEDING
The extraction wound may bleed a little for a couple of hours. Even a day
later, the area may ooze a bit. To help control bleeding, follow this
procedure:-
1. Fold a piece of clean gauze into a pad thick enough to bite on, place it
directly on the bleeding spot.
2. Close the teeth firmly over this pad so that there is pressure against
the bleeding spot. Don’t chew on it.
3. Maintain this pressure for about 30 minutes. Repeat if necessary.
4. You may want to spit out the saliva once in a while, but do not suck on
the extraction site. (Remember, a lot of saliva and a little blood may look
like a lot of bleeding).
5. You should not drink or eat anything for two hours.
6. If heavy bleeding persists, call us immediately.
WHAT TO DO FOR SWELLING
Some swelling may occur. Don’t be concerned about it. You may also be
uncomfortable for a while after the anaesthetic wears off. You may prevent
both the swelling and pain by applying something cold to the affected side
of the face immediately after an extraction. Use an ice bag, or a cold moist
cloth for about 15 minutes of every hour for several hours after the
extraction. Your dentist may provide a plastic bag of ice to use on your way
from the office. Before you take any medicines to relieve pain, check with
your dentist. If you have prolonged or severe pain, swelling or bleeding or
a fever, call your dentist immediately so that instructions care may be
given.
Remember, you have just had an operation. Be kind to your self.
If you
would like to know more about this topic or to consult us, please feel free
to visit our clinic or contact us by phone -
(020) 3874658 or 0722 784882.
Dr. Oliver Wala
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