Instructions Following Scaling & Root Planing

  • For the first 24 hours you may experience some cold and heat sensitivity.
  • Do not consume hot foods or beverages until the anesthesia and numbness have worn off.
  • Avoid vigorous physical exercise as well as extremely hot or spicy foods for the first 24 hours.
  • Do not consume alcoholic beverages or smoke for at least 48 hours following treatment.
  • Some bleeding following a deep cleaning is normal, but if you experience excessive bleeding, please call our office.
  • You can take ibuprofen or acetaminophen as needed according to the instructions on the label or those provided by your doctor.
  • A warm salt water rinse, approximately one teaspoon in an eight-ounce glass of water, three times a day can be helpful.
  • Brush and floss gently following a deep cleaning, resuming normal brushing and flossing when the soreness is gone.
  • Follow any other instructions provided by our office during your visit.
  • Please take all medications as prescribed.
location
Capital Region Periodontics and Dental Implants
838 WESTERN AVE
Albany,
NY
12203
518-489-3201
HOURS

HOURS

Monday | 

8am - 5pm

Tuesday | 

8am - 5pm

Wednesday | 

8am - 5pm

Thursday | 

8am - 5pm

Friday | 

8am - 4pm

Saturday | 

Closed

Sunday | 

Closed
SOCIAL
Accessibility
 
DESIGN AND CONTENT ©
2013-
2024
BY
DENTALFONE