9199 Reisterstown Road
 Owings Mills, MD 21117
 (410) 363-2525

Eating and Chewing
Do not bite hard or chew on new amalgam restorations the same day they are placed.  Composite restorations are already set, and chewing is permissible.

Soreness
The gum tissue, along with the site of the injection, may be sore for several days.  A warm salt water rinse will relieve discomfort.

Sensitivity to Cold
Up to 72 hours following a restoration, you may experience sensitivity.  This is normal and should subside within two to three weeks. If the sensitivity persists, please contact our office.

Children
Observe children until their anesthetic wears off. There is a concern that a child may chew on his tongue or the inside of his cheeks or lips, due to the numbness in the mouth area.