Local Anesthesia:  Your numbness should wear off within two to four hours. Be careful not to bite your cheek while numb.  Please expect to have some initial soreness on the tooth and gum tissue in the area of treatment.  You may have muscle soreness from having your mouth open during treatment.  

The Bite:  After the anesthetic wears off, if your bite feels different and/or if you feel that certain teeth are hitting prematurely, it is very important to call the office.  Schedule an appointment for a bite adjustment.   

Causes for Concern:  By the end of the day following your treatment we do not expect you to experience any significant discomfort.  Any tooth sensitivity to cold should continually decrease and disappear within ten days.  Causes for concern would be throbbing, being awakened out of a sound sleep by tooth discomfort, or prolonged sensitivity to heat of more than two minutes.  If you do experience any of these symptoms, please call the office and we will schedule an evaluation. 

Nightguards:  Bring your nightguard to every appointment.  If your nightguard fits directly over the teeth that were treated, the appliance must be adjusted before you can wear it. If you did not have it with you when your teeth were treated, please set up a short appointment and we will adjust it.