Aftercare guide
After a filling
Tooth-coloured fillings are set before you leave, so you can eat once the numbness wears off.
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Do
- Wait until the numbness has gone before eating or hot drinks
- Brush and floss as normal
- Use over-the-counter pain relief if needed, following the pack instructions
Don't
- Chewing while numb — it's easy to bite your cheek or lip
- Very hard foods on the new filling for the first day
What's normal
- Sensitivity to hot, cold or biting for a few days
- A slightly different feel to the tooth
When to call us
- Your bite feels high or uneven after a day
- Pain that gets worse instead of better
- The filling feels rough, cracked or loose
Worried? Call us on 071 314 7721
Or WhatsApp 071 314 7721. Out of hours, for severe swelling or difficulty breathing, go to your nearest emergency unit.
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