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Cisco Dental Post-Op Instructions

Recovery is the final rep.

In Dental Fitness, the work isn’t finished when you leave the chair — recovery is the last, decisive set. These printable instructions are your coach’s notes for every procedure. Follow them and you protect the result we built together, and heal as quickly and comfortably as possible.

For our team & patients: every sheet below has a permanent web link. Use Copy link to paste it into a text or email before or after a visit — or, on a phone, Text to patient opens your messaging app with the link ready. Each opens a printable PDF on Cisco Dental letterhead.

For several procedures — and always for your occlusal guard — Dr. Donald will also give spoken instructions tailored to you. Those personal directions take priority for your individual care.

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General Post-Operative Care

The baseline guidance that applies after any procedure.

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Preventative Care

Cleanings & Checkups

After your cleaning & fluoride varnish.

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Gum Disease Treatment

Scaling & root planing (deep cleaning).

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Dental Sealants

Caring for freshly placed sealants.

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Occlusal / Night Guard

Wearing & caring for your guard. Includes Dr. Donald’s personal note.

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Arestin® Antibiotic

After locally-applied antibiotic (minocycline) placed in gum pockets.

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Fluoride & Remineralization

SDF, Curodont™, in-office varnish & prescription fluoride.

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Restorative

Composite Fillings

Sensitivity, numbness & your bite.

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Crowns & Bridges

Temporary care through final cementation.

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CEREC Same-Day Restorations

Same-visit bonded ceramic crowns & onlays.

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Inlays & Onlays

Custom-fitted restorations.

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Root Canal Therapy

Protecting the tooth until its final restoration.

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Tooth Extractions

Simple & surgical — protecting the clot.

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Dental Implant Surgery

Early healing & osseointegration.

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Complete & Partial Dentures

The adjustment period & daily care.

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Immediate Dentures

Same-day dentures — the critical first 24 hours.

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Crown Lengthening

Minor gum surgery to expose more healthy tooth.

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Cosmetic

Teeth Whitening

The 48-hour ‘white diet’ & sensitivity.

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Porcelain Veneers

Temporaries, bonding & protecting them.

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Dental Bonding

Keeping bonding seamless & stain-free.

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Clear Aligners

Wear time, care & attachments.

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Braces

Comfort & food rules after adjustments.

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Good to Know

Digital X-Rays & Your Safety

How small the radiation exposure really is — and how we keep it that way.

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