Good healing starts the moment you leave our chair. We review printed instructions aloud, then text or email them so you can reread at home. For the first twenty-four hours, you rest the area, avoid spitting or drinking through a straw, and chew on the opposite side. Soft cool foods like yogurt, scrambled eggs, or smoothies keep nutrition high without disturbing the forming clot.
Slight swelling peaks at forty-eight hours. Gentle ice on and off, elevated sleep posture, and rinsing with warm salt water after the first day encourage rapid tissue repair. Most patients resume normal routines within two to three days and vigorous exercise after one week. We schedule a short review visit to confirm progress and remove any non-dissolving sutures if used.
If a functional tooth was removed, replacement keeps nearby teeth from shifting and maintains efficient chewing. We discuss three proven solutions. A single dental implant replaces both root and crown, preserving bone and feeling like a natural tooth. A fixed bridge anchors an artificial tooth to strong neighbors when implant placement is not preferred. A removable partial denture offers an economical option that still restores appearance and some chewing function. Wisdom teeth and teeth removed for orthodontic reasons do not require replacement.
Every restorative plan is mapped out with digital scans, detailed timelines, and transparent pricing. Because our practice provides preventive, restorative, cosmetic, and surgical care in one location, you stay with the same friendly team from start to finish. That continuity shortens treatment time and ensures your health history and comfort preferences are always top of mind.
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