Aftercare Instructions
Written instructions for the days after your treatment. Find your procedure below, read the most important steps first, and print a copy if it helps.
The instructions you were given at your visit always come first. If anything here differs, follow what you were told.
Surgical
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Tooth Extraction & Wisdom Teeth Aftercare
How to protect the healing socket and stay comfortable after a tooth or wisdom tooth is removed. The first few days matter most.
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Dental Implant Surgery Aftercare
How to care for a new dental implant while it heals into the bone. Gentle care now protects the foundation for your final tooth.
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Full-Arch Implant Aftercare
How to care for your mouth and your temporary teeth after full-arch implant surgery. The soft diet during healing is the single most important rule.
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Bone Grafting & Sinus Lift Aftercare
How to protect a bone graft while it heals. If you had a sinus lift, the sinus precautions below are just as important.
Restorative
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Caring for Your Implant Teeth
What to expect when your final implant crown, bridge or full-arch teeth are delivered, and how to keep them healthy for the long term.
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Root Canal Aftercare
How to protect a tooth after root canal treatment, and why the final crown or filling matters. Mild tenderness for a few days is common.
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Crowns, Bridges & Veneers Aftercare
How to look after a temporary while your final restoration is made, and how to care for your new crown, bridge or veneers once they are placed.
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Fillings & Bonding Aftercare
What to expect after a filling or cosmetic bonding, and when a quick adjustment helps. Most people are back to normal the same day.
Hygiene & Cosmetic
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Scaling & Root Planing Aftercare
How to help your gums heal after a deep cleaning. Gentle, steady home care over the next few weeks makes the biggest difference.
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Teeth Whitening Aftercare
How to protect your whitening results and manage any sensitivity. Most sensitivity is temporary and settles within a day or two.
Not sure which one applies to you? Call the office where you were treated and we will point you to the right instructions.
Visit Dr. Raffi General & Implant Dentistry
Chicago Office
6215 W Touhy Ave
Chicago, IL 60646
Bourbonnais Office
876 N Convent St
Bourbonnais, IL 60914