When To Contact The Office Severe discomfort that is waking you up at night or spontaneously during the day (unprovoked) Severe discomfort to temperature that does not go away after 1-2 minutes (it lingers) Swelling outside of your mouth Difficulty swallowing or breathing You have lost or broken your temporary crown or bridge After Care […]
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When to Contact the Office Excessive bleeding that lasts more than four hours, or new bleeding from the site. Swelling that worsens after 2-3 days. Difficulty swallowing or breathing. Signs of infection, such as fever, chills, pus, or redness. Pain that doesn’t improve after taking pain medication, severe pain that lasts more than four hours,
When to contact the office Severe discomfort that wakes you up at night or spontaneously during the day (unprovoked). Severe discomfort to a temperature that does not go away after 1-2 minutes (it lingers). Swelling outside of your mouth. Difficulty swallowing or breathing. After Care Instructions Numbness – The local anesthetic will cause you to
When to Contact the Office If you experience ongoing severe pain, issues with aligner fit, or if an aligner breaks. The Rundown Wear your aligners 22 hours per day. Only remove your aligners for eating, drinking, or brushing. Keep them clean! Change aligners every week unless advised differently by your dentist. We recommend chewies to
When to contact the office Your appliance does not fit. Your appliance is extraordinarily uncomfortable, even after smoothing the edges yourself with a nail file. You are ready for a replacement – lost, damaged, or worn. Care Instructions Wear your new dental appliance diligently every night. It’s new – you have to get used to
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When to contact the office Your retainer does not fit. Your retainer is extraordinarily uncomfortable, even after smoothing the edges yourself with a nail file. You are ready for a new set of retainers. After Care Instructions Congratulations on completing Invisalign® or Orthodontics! Wear your retainers diligently every night. Vivera retainers should be replaced after
When to contact the office Excessive bleeding that lasts more than four hours. Swelling that worsens after 2-3 days. Difficulty swallowing or breathing. Signs of infection, such as fever, chills, pus, or redness. Pain that doesn’t improve after taking pain medication, severe pain that lasts more than four hours, or worsening days after the procedure.
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When to Contact the Office Swelling that worsens after 2-3 days. Difficulty swallowing or breathing. Signs of infection, such as fever, chills, pus, or redness. Pain that doesn’t improve after taking pain medication, severe pain that lasts more than four hours, or worsening days after the procedure. After Care Instructions Numbness the local anesthetic will
Preventing Problems – Preserving Smiles While some folks only remember their dentist when something breaks or hurts, the best way to protect both your budget and your smile is to see your neighborhood dentist regularly. And now, making routine dental checkups and cleanings part of your overall health care is easier, more comfortable, and more
