Post-treatment care

• Do not eat anything and do not drink anything hot until numbness wears off. This will prevent you from biting your cheek or tongue and burning your mouth.
• Avoid chewing on the tooth until it is restored by your dentist
• Be sure to floss and brush normally
• If the opening in your tooth was restored with a temporary filling material, it is not unusual for a thin layer to wear off in-between appointments. However, if you think the entire filling has come out, contact us.
• Contact us right away if you develop any of the following:
  -a visible swelling inside or outside of your mouth;
  -an allergic reaction to medication, including rash, hives or itching (nausea is not an allergic reaction);
  -a return of original symptoms; or
  - your bite feels uneven.