Filling After Care Instructions

Be careful not to bite or bum your lips, cheek or tongue.

• Numbness lasts 3 to 4 hours.

You may eat immediately.

• The restorative material is fully hardened.

Your teeth may ache slightly when the numbness wear off.

• The drilling and etching irritates the pulp.

The teeth may become or remain sensitive for several days.

• This is normal, call if you are concerned.

Your bite should not feel "high". Please come in and let us adjust. Sometimes numbness prevents accurate initial adjustment.

If your fillings or teeth are rough or sharp;

• Please stop by so we can smooth them.

Throbbing is possibly a sign of a more serious problem

• Call our dental office immediately at (281) 482-2631.

The soft tissue (gums) around the tooth may be sore for a few days.

• Floss and brush normally, bleeding will stop.

Food impaction between the teeth is normal for a short time.

• Call us if this continues...

Call our dental office number, (281) 482-2631, for any reason or question 24 hours a day. If you are concerned, we are as well.

Enjoy your fine dental restorations. Care for them as you would any prized possession.

There is nothing you will use as often and as long as your teeth. Call us for any reason, compliments or complaints.

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