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Pedi-partial / Bi-lateral Space Maintainer
A pedi-partial is an alternative to the premature loss of front primary (baby) teeth. Artificial teeth can not be expected to function as natural teeth. A pedi-partial is designed primarily for esthetic reasons; therefore your child will need to avoid hard, sticky foods or biting hard objects. Some Examples of foods to avoid are: Jolly…
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Post-op Instructions For Extractions
After an extraction, the main concern is to stop the bleeding from the extraction site. The most effective technique is to have the child bite tightly on a piece of gauze for15 to 30 minutes. If your child is too young or unable to do this, hold the gauze tightly over the site with your…
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Oral Hygiene of Composites (White Fillings)
It has been recommended that your child have a composite filling placed. Composite is a white, or tooth colored filling. Composites rely on EXCELLENT oral hygiene (cleanliness of the teeth) for longevity, durability, and esthetics (looks) Plaque build up on these teeth will reduce the success rate of your child’s fillings(s). It will also contribute…
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Post Op Trauma Sheet
Care of the Mouth after Trauma Please keep the traumatized area as-clean-as possible. A soft wash cloth often works well during healing to aid the process. Watch for darkening of traumatized teeth. This could be an indication of a dying nerve (pulp). If the swelling should re-occur, our office needs to see the patient as-soon-as…
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Mucocele
Mucous cysts are common. They are painless but can be bothersome because you are so aware of the bumps in your mouth. The cysts are thought to be caused by sucking the lip membranes between the teeth, or bumping the lip causing blockage of the salivary glands. Mucous cysts are harmless. If left untreated, however,…
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Post-op Instructions For Space Maintainer
The Space Maintainer that your child has had placed today is cemented onto the tooth with a dental cement that contains fluoride. This cement takes about 12 hours to achieve its final set. A soft diet for the rest of the day is suggested. Space Maintainers may come off if your child eats sticky candies,…
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Post-op Instructions For Stainless Steel Crowns
The Crown that your child has had placed today is cemented onto the tooth with a dental cement that contains fluoride. This cement takes about 12 hours to achieve its final set. A soft diet for the rest of the day is suggested. Crowns may come off if your child eats sticky candies, chewing gum,…
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