Family Friendly & Specialty Dentists in London, UK
What to do after your treatment, written by the team who carried it out.
How you care for your mouth in the days after treatment affects how comfortably you heal. Each guide below covers what to expect, how to manage the first 24 hours, what to eat, and the signs that mean you should contact us. Find the guide that matches your treatment, and keep it to hand while you recover.
If you have bleeding that will not stop, swelling that is getting worse, or pain that is not settling with the guidance in your aftercare guide, contact us rather than waiting. Call +44 7700 100779 or see dental emergencies aftercare.
Recovering after urgent treatment, and the warning signs that mean you should call us back.
Emergency dentistsHealing after surgical treatment follows a predictable pattern. These guides cover bleeding, swelling, cleaning around the site and what to avoid while the area settles.
Care after extractions and surgical procedures, including bleeding and swelling.
Oral surgeryLooking after your implant while it heals, and keeping it healthy long term.
Dental implantsCare after scaling, root planing and periodontal surgery.
PeriodonticsWhat to expect after endodontic treatment, and how to protect the tooth.
EndodonticsAftercare for fillings, crowns and routine treatment.
General dentistryCaring for veneers, bonding and whitening so the result lasts.
Cosmetic dentistryLooking after aligners and braces, plus retainer guidance once treatment ends.
OrthodonticsWhat to do in the hours and days following facial aesthetic treatment.
Facial aestheticsRecovering after sedation, including transport home and supervision.
Sedation dentistryHelping children stay comfortable while they recover after treatment.
Paediatric dentistryIf something does not match what your guide describes, or you are unsure whether what you are feeling is normal, get in touch. We would rather hear from you early.
London Dental Specialists, 111 Regents Park Road, London NW1 8UR. GDC-registered specialists in periodontics, endodontics and orthodontics.
