What to do After
Gum Treatments - Deep Scaling

1. The next two weeks after your deep scale are critical. Healing gum tissue is very susceptible to bacterial (germ) growth on the tooth roots. Your teeth need to be cleaned thoroughly twice daily, to keep this bacteria under control. (If plaque
   bacteria is left undisturbed for 24 hours, it forms a more tissue destructive bacteria family.)
2. During this "tender tissue" stage, you may also be offered a prescription anti-bacterial rinse. If PERIDEX™ ORAL RINSE has been prescribed,
   please start with 1/2 oz. of PERIDEX™ for the prescribed time, then spit it out. Do not rinse, drink, or eat anything for as long as possible after rinsing because PERIDEX™ works by soaking into your tissues and is then slowly released into your tissues and is then slowly released into the saliva to kill bacteria. Continue usage until your next tissue check in two to four weeks.
3. Do not eat until the Novocaine wears off (about an hour or so).
4. When the Novocaine wears off, rinse your mouth with warm salt water unless PERIDEX™ has been recommended, then use the prescription. Use 1 tbsp. of salt, 8 oz. of warm water, stir well and swish around entire amount. If you have High Blood Pressure, use EPSON SALT.
5. You may take Ibuprofen/Motrin for any tenderness that may follow the procedure.
6. Your teeth may be sensitive to "hot and/or "cold".  To reduce this, use
   "Sensodyne™" or "Denquel™" toothpaste. Fluoride rinses are also beneficial in
   reducing the sensitivity.
   
   Please call our office if you have any further questions (405)755-5400.