Post-Treatment Care Instructions for Smiles by Mario Montoya Patients
Smiles by Mario Montoya
Good Dentistry Continues After You Leave
After dental treatment, your procedure-specific instructions come first. Use this page as general guidance only, and follow the directions your dentist gave you for your own treatment and healing.
If you develop severe pain, heavy bleeding, worsening swelling, signs of infection, or a medication reaction, call 470-480-0687 during office hours. Seek emergency medical care when the situation requires it.
Below, you will find aftercare guidance organized by treatment type so you can quickly find the section that applies to you.
Call Us Promptly for These Warning Signs
Call 470-480-0687 during office hours if you have severe pain, heavy bleeding, swelling that is getting worse, signs of infection, or a reaction to medication. Seek emergency medical care when the situation requires it.
If you are unsure whether what you are experiencing is expected, contact the office rather than waiting for a problem to become more difficult to manage.
Your Dentist’s Instructions Come First
Use this page as a backup reference, not as a replacement for the instructions from your own appointment. If the two ever seem different, follow the directions from your dentist and call us if you are unsure. Your procedure, medications, health history, and healing response can change what is appropriate for you.
The appointment may be over, but healing and adaptation are still happening. What you eat, how you clean the area, how you protect a provisional, and when you call about a change can all affect the days that follow.
Use this page as a general reference between visits, but follow the instructions given specifically for your procedure first. Those directions reflect what was actually done, your health history, and the details of your case.
Aftercare by Treatment Type
Find the Guidance That Applies to Your Visit
After Veneers and Cosmetic Restorations
Porcelain veneers can improve the shape, color, symmetry, and overall appearance of your smile. Veneer treatment is planned with a health-first mindset for a refined result that still feels natural to who you are.
- Brush and floss daily.
- Avoid hard or sticky foods as directed.
- Avoid staining foods when instructed.
- Wear your custom night guard if one has been prescribed.
- Contact the office if your bite feels uneven.
After Crowns and Bridges
If local anesthesia was used, avoid chewing or drinking hot beverages until normal sensation returns. Temporary restorations require extra care while the final ceramic work is being completed.
- Avoid hard or sticky foods on temporary crowns or bridges.
- Floss around a temporary carefully by pulling the floss through rather than lifting it upward.
- Contact the office immediately if a temporary restoration comes loose.
- Contact the office if the bite feels high or uneven.
After Tooth Extractions and PRF
Protecting the blood clot and extraction socket is important during early healing.
- Bite gently on gauze as directed.
- Avoid vigorous rinsing during the early healing period.
- Do not drink through straws during early healing.
- Avoid smoking and alcohol while the site is beginning to recover.
- Limit strenuous exercise for the first 24 hours unless your clinical team gives different instructions.
- Take prescribed or recommended medications exactly as directed.
After Tooth-Colored Fillings
Your lips, tongue, or cheeks may remain numb for several hours after local anesthesia. Avoid chewing solid foods until normal sensation returns.
Monitor for mild post-treatment sensitivity and follow the instructions provided at your visit.
After All-on-X Surgery With Fixed Temporary Teeth
The teeth placed during the surgical phase are fixed temporary teeth made for the healing period. Even though they stay in place, the implants underneath are still healing into the bone for roughly four to six months before the final zirconia arch is made.
Follow the specific soft-diet and maintenance instructions provided for the fixed PMMA provisional arch during the healing period.
After Whitening or Tooth Preparation for Ceramics
Temporary sensitivity may occur after whitening or ceramic preparation. Follow the sensitivity-management instructions provided at your visit.
Soft-tissue laser therapeutic programs are available in-office when indicated as part of the sensitivity-management protocol.
Caring for Your Night Guard
Follow the cleaning and maintenance instructions provided for your custom night guard.
When Symptoms Require Medical Attention
These are general guidelines. Your own dentist's instructions take priority because they reflect the procedure you had, your health history, and the details of your case. If something does not match what you were told or your recovery changes in a way that concerns you, call us rather than trying to force a general instruction to fit your situation.