

Visit your dentist before you begin cancer treatment. Talk to your health care provider about your risk of mouth sores and what you can do. We proudly serve patients from around the DFW area, including Garland, Mesquite, Oak Cliff, and all surrounding communities.Although there's no sure way to prevent mouth sores, you can lower your risk.

When you are ready to schedule your dental treatments and services, call Columbia Dental & Orthodontics in East Dallas, TX today at (214) 827-8000. Schedule Your Dental Treatments and Services with Us! If bleeding, discomfort, or swelling occur after more than three or four days, then call our office and schedule a follow-up examination as soon as possible. Gently rinse your mouth at least two to three times a day with warm salt water, particularly after eating or drinking.To alleviate pain and sensitivity, you can take over-the-counter pain relievers, or ask your doctor about prescription pain medication. If swelling occurs, then place an ice pack or cold compress at the appropriate area on your cheek.Be sure not to smoke, drink through a straw, swish around water or mouthwash too harshly, or pass your toothbrush over the empty socket until after the blood clot has settled.For 24-36 hours afterwards, you must take special care not to dislodge the clot until it has time to set properly. After tooth extraction, a blood clot should form in the jawbone’s socket so that the tissues can begin healing.Be sure to test the crown by biting down gently to ensure that it fits properly before leaving our office. Upon completion of root canal treatment, we may place a dental crown over the tooth for additional protection.Be sure to complete the course of antibiotic treatment as prescribed by your doctor. Antibiotics are often prescribed after a root canal treatment to better protect the site from infection by oral bacteria.After each appointment, refrain from eating and drinking anything until the anesthesia and sedation (if applicable) wears off.If you receive a temporary filling or crown between appointments, then take special care not to dislodge it while eating, drinking, or brushing and flossing your teeth. Depending on the extent of your tooth’s infection, a root canal treatment may take more than one visit to complete.If sensitivity persists for more than two or three days, then schedule a follow-up appointment as soon as possible. You may feel slight sensitivity in the tooth and surrounding gums, which can be lessened with over-the-counter pain medication.Also, be careful when brushing and flossing around the filling, as doing so too harshly may dislodge the filling. For the following several days, rinse multiple times a day with warm salt water, taking care not to swish too harshly around the filling.If it feels uncomfortable, or as though it sits too high, then speak with your dentist immediately. When the anesthesia wears off, try to bite down gently to gauge the position of the filling.

After the filling is placed, refrain from eating or drinking until the numbness wears off.
