Follow Your Personal Treatment Advice
Aftercare depends on the treatment you received, your medical history and your clinician’s findings. Any instructions given directly by your dentist, hygienist or implant team take priority over general information on this website.
After An Extraction Or Oral Surgery
Protect the healing area and follow the instructions you were given about eating, cleaning, smoking, prescribed medicines and pain relief. Contact your practice if pain becomes worse after the first few days, bleeding does not settle or you are worried about swelling.
Read About Dry SocketAfter Dental Implant Treatment
Your implant team will explain cleaning, medicines, diet, follow-up visits and the expected healing stages. Contact the practice before changing medication or using products that have not been recommended for your treatment.
Dental Implant Treatment InformationAfter A Hygiene Appointment
Continue your recommended brushing and interdental cleaning routine. Your hygienist can explain any temporary sensitivity, the right cleaning tools and when your next visit is due.
Hygiene & Gum CareUrgent help: if swelling affects breathing or swallowing, call 999 or attend A&E immediately. For urgent dental advice while your practice is closed, contact NHS 111.
