Emergency Dental Aftercare
Simple steps to heal comfortably after your emergency visit.
General Tips (24–48 hours)
- Soft, cool foods; avoid alcohol, smoking, and strenuous exercise
- Pain relief as directed; avoid aspirin unless prescribed
- Sleep with head slightly elevated first night
When to Call Us
- Increasing pain or swelling
- Persistent bleeding despite pressure
- Fever or feeling unwell
Follow-Up
We’ll discuss any further treatment required (definitive filling, root canal, crown or extraction) with clear costs and timing.
FAQs – Aftercare
When can I rinse?
Start gentle salt-water mouthbaths after 24 hours, 4–5× daily.
Can I exercise?
Avoid heavy exercise for 24–48 hours.
What if a temporary comes out?
Call us—use a pharmacy kit only as a very short-term cover.