• You can take over-the-counter pain medication for any discomfort you may have.

• Drink at least 8 glasses of water today to help remove the bacteria that is present.

• Avoid eating crunchy, spicy, or hot foods today (i.e.: taco chips, carrots, crispy fried chicken)

• Rinse with warm salt water if your gums are sore and tender:
(1 tsp. salt in 1 cup warm water)

• Brush gently today even if your gums are tender to help remove the plaque that has started to reform. Always use a gentle fluoridated tartar control toothpaste.

• You don't need to floss or use any home care aids (i.e.: toothpicks) today if there is too much sensitivity. But starting tomorrow, do so each day.

• Follow all our home care instructions exactly as directed. Success of treatment depends directly on the improvement of your oral hygiene.