Before you call
The questions Rebekah answers most days on the phone.
Insurance, emergencies, the first visit, and what a treatment actually involves. If your question is not here, call the office directly.
After your visit
What to expect once you get home.
The same aftercare instructions Rebekah goes over with you before you leave the office, written down so you have them later.
After a root canal
Soreness for a few days is normal. Avoid chewing on that side, and take the antibiotic if one was prescribed. Call the office if pain or tenderness increases, or if the temporary filling is lost.
After an extraction
Arrange a ride home, because of the anesthesia. Manage bleeding with gauze and call us if it continues past 24 hours. Rest with your head propped up, not lying flat, and take any prescribed pain medication. Stick to soft foods for a few days: gelatin, pudding, yogurt, mashed potatoes, ice cream, and thin soups. No straws, and no smoking.
After veneers, a crown or a bridge
A temporary restoration goes on first, so be gentle brushing, flossing and eating while it is in place. Some sensitivity or irritation is normal and subsides, with a full adjustment within about a week. Once the permanent piece is cemented, brush and floss it exactly like a natural tooth.

Still have a question
Call, and Rebekah will answer it directly.
Same-day emergency appointments are kept open for broken teeth, lost fillings or crowns, trauma and infections. First consultations for new patients are free.