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Post-op Instructions

Avoid eating hard, crunchy, or sticky foods for one week after placement.
Postpone brushing for twelve hours in area where Arestin was placed.
Avoid using floss, toothpicks, or proxa-brushes for ten days after placement of Arestin in the area where it was placed.
Some mild to moderate sensitivity is expected during the first week after scaling and root planning (deep cleaning) and placement of Arestin. Notify us if pain, swelling or other problems occur.
Office phone number is 815-385-0777. Emergency pager number 815-354-0112

CLOSE - Arestin

Change gauze packing every half-hour for three hours. It is likely each time you change the gauze you will notice blood on it. This is normal. What you should not see is any active bleeding when you look at the extraction site itself. If you do, continue with the gauze packing every half-hour. If bleeding continues place a damp tea bag over the area of the extraction site and bite down on it for a half-hour. If you are concerned, call our office.
Do not rinse vigorously until the following day. You may have things to drink but do not swish the fluid around in your mouth, this can dislodge the blood clot.
The day after the extraction begin to rinse with warm salt water twice a day for two to three days. Use ½ to 1 teaspoon of salt water to 8 ounces of warm water. The water should be warm enough to dissolve the salt but not too hot that you could get burned.
Wait until normal feeling has returned to your lips, tongue and cheeks before attempting to eat solid food or drink anything hot. Once the anesthetic is no longer working, you may eat what you want as long as you can control the position of the food in your mouth so that it doesn't enter the extraction site. Drink plenty of fluids. Children should be watched so they are not playing with their numb tongue, lips or cheeks as these could be injured.
Keep your mouth clean. It is important to brush and floss your remaining teeth to avoid plaque building up in the area of the extraction, which could delay healing. Do not injure the extraction site itself with the toothbrush. Avoid the use of mouthwashes for two to three day after the extraction. The alcohol in these products will irritate the healing tissue. Keep your fingers and tongue away from the extraction site.
If instructed by Dr. Hasken to use ice packs, place ice packs or cold towels on the side of the face where the extraction occurred for the first 4-6 hours after the extraction. Leave the ice packs in place for fifteen minutes then off for fifteen minutes. Keep repeating the process for the 4-6 hour period.
7If instructed by Dr. Hasken, the morning following surgery apply heat to the outside of your face on the side which the extraction took place. This should be warm moist heat; either a warm washcloth or a hot water bottle. Apply for fifteen minutes and then remove for fifteen minutes for three to four hours.
Do not smoke or drink through a straw for 24 hours. Doing so could loosen the clot as it forms. Swelling and stiffness and in some cases bruising may occur. This is normal and should not cause alarm.
Following dental surgery it is normal to experience some discomfort. If medication has been prescribed, take as instructed.
If undue symptoms develop or your have a question or concern, please contact our office. If you have concern or problem regarding the extraction after regular office hours, call our emergency pager at (815)354-0112.

CLOSE - Extractions

Avoid chewing anything or drinking hot liquids until the anesthetic has worn off.
Take all medication as instructed by Dr. Hasken. If you experience any problems taking the medications, discontinue and contact Dr. Hasken as soon as possible.
Some discomfort is normal for the first few days after the surgery. If pain medication was not prescribed, Advil, Motrin, or ibuprofen are available over the counter. They tend to be more effective than Tylenol if you are able to tolerate ibuprofen products. The usual adult dose for ibuprofen products is 600mg every four to six hours.
If packing was placed over the surgical site, be careful to protect this area by not chewing in this area. If it becomes dislodged, call our office.
The sutures and packing placed will have to be removed. Make sure a return appointment has been set up for this purpose.
You may contact Dr. Hasken if you experience any problems or have any questions. Our office number is 815-385-0777. Dr. Hasken's pager number is (815) 354-0112

CLOSE - Periodontal Surgery

Avoid chewing on the side of the mouth where the tooth was removed for the rest of today.
Avoid eating anything or drinking anything hot until the anesthetic has worn off. Avoid using a straw for rest of day.
Watch your child. Make sure he / she is not chewing on the inside of his / her cheek, tongue, or lips while numb.
Change gauze packing every half hour for two or three hours. It is likely each time you change the gauze you will notice some blood on the gauze. This is normal. What you should not see is active bleeding from the extraction site itself. If you do, continue replacing the gauze every half hour. If you are concerned, call our office.
Be sure your child does not lay down with the gauze in place. This could result in choking.
Limit physical activity the day of the extraction.
Keep your mouth clean. It is important to continue brushing and flossing your teeth. Use as little water to rinse with as needed so as not to disturb the clotting process.
If any discomfort is present after the anesthetic wears off, you may choose to give your child Tylenol, Advil (ibuprofen), or aspirin, if your child can tolerate these.
If you have any questions, call our office at 815-385-0777. Dr. Hasken's pager number is 815-354-0112

CLOSE - Extraction of Primary Teeth

Avoid drinking anything hot or eating until the anesthetic has worn off.
You may feel aching in the tooth after the numbness is gone. If so, please take the prescribed pain medication, if given, as directed. If none was given, you may take Advil, Ibuprofen, Aspirin, or Tylenol if you can tolerate these. If aching does not subside of improve within 24 to 48 hours call our office.
If antibiotics were prescribed, take them as directed. Be sure to take until the entire antibiotic is gone even if the tooth feels fine. If you experience any problems with any of these medications, discontinue taking and call our office.
There is a temporary filling in the tooth that had root canal treatment. If this material should come out, call our office. Avoid eating on this tooth until the permanent restoration has been placed.
If you have any questions or concerns, please call our office. If this is after hours, call my emergency pager at 815-354-0112

CLOSE - Root Canal Appointment

Do not eat or drink any hot liquids until the anesthetic wears off.
If necessary, you may take ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin, or Tylenol) for discomfort, if you can tolerate these.
Avoid spicy or crunchy foods for 24 hours.
The gums may be tender with slight bleeding when brushing and flossing initially. You must continue to keep your mouth as clean as possible. If you don't, plaque will buildup, healing will be slowed, and the treatment less effective.
Increased sensitivity may result short term as now the root surfaces are clean. This will subside.
Follow-up with the next scheduled appointment so the results of today's procedures can be monitored. Additional periodontal (gum) treatment may be indicated pending the result of the root planning and scaling and your efforts with home care. The best results are always obtained when patients work hard with brushing and flossing.
If any questions or concerns arise, please contact our office. If after hours, our emergency pager number is 815-354-0112.

CLOSE - Root Planing and Scaling Appointment

For the next forty-eight hours, dark staining substances should be avoided, such as; coffee, tea, cola, berry pie, tobacco products, red wine, red sauces, mustard or ketchup, soy sauce, and colored juices.
After 48 hours it is safe to use the Day White touch up material.
Avoid stain related habits.
Consider using whitening toothpaste.
If any sensitivity develops, it will usually subside within twenty-four hours. You may want to take ibuprofen or Tylenol for relief.

CLOSE - ZOOM 2

Do not eat or drink any hot liquids until your anesthetic wears off.
Do not chew on the side of your mouth which has had dental treatment for the rest of the day.
You may have something cold to drink.
You now have a temporary crown so you should avoid eating any foods that are hard, chewy or sticky. This includes chewing gum. Eating these foods could cause your temporary crown to come off.
Brush your teeth as usual but be careful brushing around your temporary crown.
Floss your teeth as usual but do not floss around your temporary crown.
If your temporary crown comes out please notify our office. If this happens after hours you may phone our office number to obtain our office hours so you may contact us when we return.
Expect the gum tissue around the base of the temporary crown to be tender for a few days.
If necessary you may take ibuprofen or tylenol for any mild discomfort.
Occasionally there is temperature and sweet sensitivity related to a temporary crown. Please notify dr. Hasken of any discomfort you may have prior to the placement of your permanent crown.
Please phone our office with any questions or concerns.

CLOSE - Temporary Restorations

Monday	8:00 A.M - 5:00 P.M
Tuesday	8:00 A.M - 5:00 P.M
Wednesday	3:00 P.M - 8:00 P.M
Thursday	8:00 A.M - 5:00 P.M
Friday	Closed - Except Emergencies
Saturday	8:00 A.M - 1:00 P.M Alternate Saturday
Sunday	Closed - Except Emergencies