POST-DENTAL TREATMENT INSTRUCTIONS
Always remember a clean and
healthy mouth heals more rapidly than a neglected one.
The following steps will help
prevent bleeding, and relieve soreness:
On the day of the treatment
Rest for a few hours, but
you do not have to lie down.
Strenuous exercise is best
avoided for a few hours.
Do not rinse the mouth for
at least 24 hours.
Avoid HOT fluids, alcohol,
hard or chewy foods. Choose cool drinks and minced or soft foods.
Should the wound start to
bleed, apply a small compress. This can be made from some cotton wool in a clean
handkerchief. Place this on the bleeding point and bite firmly on it for 5-10
minutes, longer if necessary.
Any discomfort or pain can
be relieved by taking a pain relieving preparation such as NUROFEN.
If prolonged bleeding or
pain occurs, contact your dentist.
On the day after the treatment
It may be beneficial to use
an antiseptic rinse recommended by your dentist or a warm saline mouth rinse to
bathe the wound. This may be carried out after each meal until healing is
complete. A saline rinse is made by dissolving a level teaspoon of salt in a
glass of warm water. The solution should be held in the mouth for two to three
minutes to bathe the wound and then discarded. Avoid over-vigorous rinsing.
Any discomfort or pain can
be relieved by taking a pain relieving preparation such as NUROFEN* or for more
powerful
pain relief, dual action
NUROFEN PLUS*.
If in doubt consult your
dentist.