JITADC patient care
Dental aftercare, made simple.
Choose your treatment for clear, practical guidance after your visit. Always follow the instructions given specifically by your treating dentist.
Contact us promptly
Call the clinic if bleeding will not settle, pain or swelling is worsening, you develop fever, or something does not feel right.
Seek emergency medical care
Difficulty breathing or swallowing, rapidly spreading facial swelling, uncontrolled heavy bleeding or major facial trauma requires urgent medical attention.
Find your instructions
What treatment did you receive?
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After your visit
Tooth extraction
For the first day
- Keep firm, steady pressure on the gauze for the period your dentist advised.
- A small amount of blood-stained saliva can be normal. Avoid repeatedly checking or disturbing the socket.
- Do not rinse vigorously, spit forcefully, smoke, vape or drink through a straw.
- Choose soft, cool or lukewarm foods and chew away from the extraction site.
- Rest and avoid strenuous activity as advised.
Ongoing care
- Take only the medicines prescribed or recommended for you, exactly as directed.
- Brush the rest of your teeth carefully and keep the toothbrush away from the socket initially.
- Use any mouth rinse only when and as instructed by your dentist.
- Contact us if bleeding does not settle with pressure, swelling keeps increasing, pain becomes severe, or you develop fever or a bad taste.
After your visit
Root canal treatment
What to expect
- The tooth and surrounding area may feel tender for a short period, especially when biting.
- Remain careful while numb so you do not bite your cheek, lip or tongue.
- Take medicines only as prescribed or recommended for you.
- Brush and floss normally but be gentle around the treated tooth.
Protect the tooth
- Avoid hard or sticky foods on the treated tooth until your dentist confirms it is fully restored.
- Attend every planned visit. A temporary filling is not intended to be the final restoration.
- Contact us if the temporary filling comes out, your bite feels high, swelling develops, or pain is increasing rather than settling.
After your visit
Fillings & crowns
Immediately afterwards
- Wait for numbness to wear off before chewing, particularly in children.
- Avoid biting your cheek, lip or tongue while the area is numb.
- Temporary sensitivity to temperature or pressure may occur after treatment.
- Follow any food restrictions given for a temporary crown or filling.
When to contact us
- Your teeth meet unevenly or the restoration feels “high” when biting.
- A temporary or permanent restoration loosens, cracks or comes out.
- Sensitivity is strong, persistent or worsening.
- You develop swelling or spontaneous pain.
After your visit
Scaling & polishing
Comfort and cleaning
- Your gums may feel tender and your teeth may be temporarily sensitive.
- Continue brushing twice daily with a soft toothbrush and clean between the teeth as shown.
- Use any prescribed mouth rinse exactly as directed.
- If sensitive, avoid very hot or very cold foods until comfortable.
Keep the result
- Bleeding should improve as gum health improves; regular home care is important.
- Attend the review or maintenance interval recommended for you.
- Contact us if bleeding is heavy, discomfort is worsening, or swelling develops.
After your visit
Teeth whitening
Protect your comfort
- Temporary tooth or gum sensitivity can occur after whitening.
- Use whitening products only for the duration and frequency prescribed.
- Use a sensitivity toothpaste or other product only if your dentist recommends it.
- Pause treatment and contact us if sensitivity becomes strong or persistent.
Protect the result
- For the period advised, limit strongly coloured foods, drinks and tobacco that may stain teeth.
- Rinse with water after tea, coffee or other staining drinks.
- Maintain regular brushing, flossing and professional cleaning.
- Do not use additional whitening products at the same time unless approved by your dentist.
After your visit
Braces & orthodontics
Everyday care
- Mild soreness after fitting or adjustment is common; choose softer foods until comfortable.
- Brush carefully around brackets and along the gumline after meals where possible.
- Avoid hard, sticky or chewy foods that can damage brackets and wires.
- Use orthodontic wax on a rough area as shown by the clinic.
Problems with appliances
- Contact us for a loose bracket, broken appliance or wire that is painful or cannot be made comfortable.
- Do not cut or remove an appliance unless the clinic specifically guides you.
- Attend adjustment visits and wear elastics or retainers exactly as instructed.
- Major facial trauma, heavy bleeding or breathing difficulty requires emergency medical care.
After your visit
Dentures
Getting comfortable
- New dentures take time to adapt to. Begin with softer foods and take small bites.
- Practice speaking and inserting or removing the denture as demonstrated.
- Do not attempt to adjust, bend or repair the denture yourself.
- Arrange an adjustment if you develop persistent rubbing, pain or sore spots.
Daily care
- Remove and clean dentures daily using the method and products recommended by your dentist.
- Do not use hot water or abrasive toothpaste, which may damage the denture.
- Remove dentures at night unless your dentist has specifically advised otherwise.
- Clean your gums, tongue and any remaining natural teeth, and continue regular dental reviews.
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jitadc.com/aftercarePlease remember: These are general instructions. Your dentist’s personalised instructions take priority. If you are uncertain about your recovery, contact JITADC.
