Chelsea Dentist
We understand that trying to find a nearby dentist you can trust is difficult, that is why we make it easy for you to work with us.
(617) 889-2668
59 Washington Ave
info@affordabledentalchelsea.com
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Post-Surgical Dental Care In Chelsea, MA
Depending on how well our oral health is cared for; depends on how often a visit to our dental practice is needed. Our goal is to catch any oral health issues early, to ensure that we can find a solution sooner rather than later. However, for those patients who have experienced a root canal, surgical extraction, or have recently had a filling, implant, crown, or bridge placed, there are recommendations to should follow.
List of Services
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Diet
Enjoying a sugary or starchy snack during the day, means teeth and gums are being exposed to decay-causing elements. If consuming these things, we recommend brushing and flossing teeth after they are consumed or try and stay away from them altogether. In most cases, a soft diet is recommended for the first 48-hours after a procedure and to chew on the other side of the mouth and avoid hard and sticky foods. Also avoid foods that break into small pieces when chewing them, such as raw vegetables, nuts, seeds, whole grains, and popcorn.
It is important to note that there may be sensitivity to hot and/or cold, pressure, and swelling after a dental procedure. In most cases, any discomfort will subside dramatically within the first 24-48-hours.
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Pain Relief
After a major procedure, most discomfort can be managed with an over-the-counter pain reliver. If more pain control is necessary, please contact our practice. Pain medications work best when taken before the pain reaches its worst. Pain medications should be taken on a schedule and never more than the recommended dose. An acute or persistent toothache is common with most orthodontic treatment, however, another cause of toothache is decay. Decay is a bacterial infection that can spread through many parts of the tooth, and even into the gum tissue. Sometimes, a toothache indicates that a root canal treatment may be needed — a procedure that not only relieves the discomfort but can also keep the tooth from needing to be extracted. Other times, the discomfort may be caused by a loose filling or by a crack. The only way to know for sure what is causing the toothache is to make an appointment with our family dentist.
Avoid using straws, spitting, vigorous swishing of fluids, and smoking, as all these activities can interfere with the healing process.
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Proper Care
When brushing, we recommend using a soft-bristle toothbrush as it is gentler on teeth and gums. As for toothpaste, this depends on the oral health of the patient as there are different toothpaste recommendations depending on individual needs. To know which toothbrush or toothpaste is best, please call our practice to setup an appointment.
Gums may be tender around the tooth that has been worked on. Keeping gums clean with gentle flossing, brushing, and rinsing with warm saltwater (1/2 tsp of regular table salt in 8oz of warm water) will help gums recover more quickly.