Pre - Operative Instructions for Composite Filling

• Eat regular meal before appointment.

• If you are given X-rays & investigation reports, please bring them to your appointment.

• There are usually no restrictions after the procedure concerning driving or returning to work.

• Continue all medications for blood pressure, diabetes, thyroid problems and any other conditions as recommended by your physician.

• If you have been advised by your physician or dentist to use antibiotic premedication because of mitral valve prolapse, heart murmur, hip, knee, cardiac or other prosthesis, or if you have rheumatic heart disease, make sure you are on the appropriate antibiotic on the day of your appointment.

• Please brush your teeth and rinse thoroughly before appointment.

• FOR FEMALE: Please inform us, if you think, you might be pregnant.

(All are standard instructions, may vary from patient to patient based on their other health complications.)

Post -Operative Instructions for Composite Filling

• If anesthesia is given, numbness of the lip, tongue & cheeks are common following tooth removal and is usually temporary. Do not chew anything, until the anesthesia has worn off.

• After the permanent restoration is placed you may feel slight pressure for a few days.

• Bite may feel different for a day or two.

• Do not bite / Crush too hard foods on the restorative.

• You may experience sensitivity. It may last for couple of days to 6 weeks

• Continue to brush and floss normally.

• If you have signs of swelling or increasing pain, or if you have any further questions or concerns, please contact us.

Continued Care:

• To keep your restoration in good condition, visit us for routine hygiene visits. Often, small cavities / plaque can develop around the restoration can be corrected if found early. The most common reason for failure of any restoration is failure to return for routine hygiene visits. Continued care and routine checkups will ensure years of dental quality.

(All are standard instructions, may vary from patient to patient based on their other health complications.)