Patient Information

Dental Rehabilitation: After Final Restorations

  • If you detect any high spots or problems with your bite, call our office so we can schedule an adjustment appointment.
    • Other signs the bite might be wrong
      • Sensitivity that begins after eating or when you wake that subsides as time passes
      • A zing through the tooth when you bite on something or squeeze your teeth together
      • Cold/Hot sensitivity that increases as time passes
      • Continue to rinse with the warm saltwater until all tissue is healed and feeling normal. Floss and brush two times a day. Plaque removal is critical for the long-term success of your new smile, as are your regular hygiene appointments. Decay can begin where the tooth and porcelain restorations meet. The only way to avoid this process is to make sure all plague, tarter and food particles are removed on a daily basis.
  • Continue to avoid foods and materials that can damage your new smile. This includes:
    • Biting fingernails
    • String and thread
    • Opening packets with your teeth
    • Ice
    • Hard candies
    • Remember: Your teeth are jewels; NOT TOOLS!
  • If you clench or grind your teeth, wear the night guard we provided on a nightly basis. See night guard home instructions for details specific to your night guard.
  • It is highly recommended that you wear a sports mouth guard when exercising or playing any sports after your final restorations are placed. Gritting your teeth heavily or hard impacts to the area can cause irreparable damage to your new smile.