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Patient Information Practice Hours New Road Dental is open Monday to Thursday from 8:30 am to 5:00 pm, and by appointment only on alternate Saturdays from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm. For non-urgent visits we will give you an appointment as early as possible, at your convenience. If you have pain or an emergency situation, every attempt will be made to see you that day. In case of out of hours emergencies which cannot wait till the next day, please ring:
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Please call us at 01923 776 270 with any questions or to make an appointment.
Care after Dental Treatments After Fillings When an anesthetic has been used, your lips and tongue may be numb for several hours after the appointment. Avoid any chewing and hot beverages until the numbness has completely worn off. It is normal to experience some hot, cold and pressure sensitivity for a day or two after the procedure. Injection sites may also be sore. You can use Ibuprofen or paracetamol if necessary (one tablet every 6-8 hours as needed). If these symptoms persist beyond a few days or if the sensitivity to hot or cold increases, please contact us on 01923 776 270.
After Cosmetic Reconstruction It will take a few days to get used to the feel of your new bite, but if you continue to feel that it is not right, call us at 01923 776 270 to make an appointment. After removal of tooth structure, it is normal to experience some hot and cold sensitivity or sore gums for a few days. Warm salt water rinses (a teaspoon of salt in a cup of warm water) three times a day will reduce pain and swelling. A mild pain medication (one tablet of Ibuprofen every 3-4 hours) can be used if required. Daily plaque removal is critical for the long-term success of your new teeth, as are regular cleaning appointments. Smoking will stain your new teeth. Minimize or avoid foods that stain such as coffee, red wine, tea and berries.
After Crown and Bridge Treatments Crowns and bridges usually need two or three visits to complete. In the first visit, the teeth are prepared and moulds of the mouth are taken. Temporary crowns or bridges are placed to protect the teeth while the custom restoration is being made. Since the teeth will be anesthetized, the tongue, lips and roof of the mouth may be numb. Please refrain from eating and drinking hot beverages until the numbness is completely worn off. Occasionally a temporary crown may come off. Call us at 01923 776 270 if this happens and bring the temporary crown with you so we can put it back in place. To keep your temporaries in place, avoid eating sticky foods (gum), hard foods, and if possible, chew on the opposite side of your mouth. It is important to brush normally, but floss carefully and don’t pull up on the floss which may dislodge the temporary but pull the floss out from the side of the temporary crown. It is normal to experience some temperature and pressure sensitivity after each appointment. The sensitivity should subside a few weeks after the placement of the final restoration. Mild pain medications may also be used. If your bite feels uneven, if you have persistent pain, or if you have any other questions or concerns, please call 01923 776 270.
After Tooth Extraction If the bleeding or oozing occurs, place a gauze pad between the teeth and bite firmly for about 30 minutes. You may have to do this several times. It is important not to disturb or dislodge the clot that forms in the tooth bed, as it aids healing. Do not rinse vigorously, suck on straws, smoke, drink alcohol or brush teeth next to the extraction site for 72 hours. Limit vigorous exercise for the next 24 hours as this will increase blood pressure and may cause more bleeding from the extraction site.After the tooth is extracted you may feel some pain and experience some swelling. An ice pack or an unopened bag of frozen vegetables applied to the area will keep swelling to a minimum. Take pain medications as prescribed. The swelling usually subsides after 48 hours. Call us at 01923 776 270 if the pain persists. If antibiotics are prescribed, continue to take them for the indicated length of time, even if signs and symptoms of infection are gone. Drink lots of fluid and eat nutritious soft food on the day of the extraction. You can eat normally as soon as you are comfortable. It is important to resume your normal dental care after 24 hours. This should include brushing and flossing your teeth at least once a day. This will speed healing and help keep your mouth fresh and clean.
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