Post-Op Care Instructions
Everything you need to know for a smooth recovery after your dental procedure at Compass Dental Care.
Select Your Procedure
Tap on your procedure below to view your personalised recovery instructions.
Extractions
Bleeding control, swelling management, dry socket prevention, diet tips, and when to call us.
Fillings
Numbness care, sensitivity management, bite adjustment, eating guidelines, and when to call us.
Crowns
Temporary crown care, sensitivity, permanent crown tips, and when to call us.
Root Canals
Pain management, temporary filling care, swelling, medications, and when to call us.
Cleanings
Sensitivity after cleaning, gum care, fluoride treatment tips, and when to call us.
Implants
Surgical site care, diet, hygiene, medications, activity restrictions, and when to call us.
Dentures
Adjustment period, sore spots, eating tips, cleaning instructions, and when to call us.
Teeth Whitening
Sensitivity management, the white diet (48 hours), maintaining results, and when to call us.
Aligners
Wearing schedule, insertion and removal tips, cleaning your aligners, managing discomfort, and when to call us.
Questions About Your Recovery?
If something doesn’t feel right, don’t wait. Give us a call and we’ll help.
