You should be able to floss your new restorations normally. Use a soft toothbrush with toothpaste, preferably one with fluoride, regardless of the type of restoration. Regarding your choice of toothpaste:
We recommend not cleaning your teeth more than three times a day. Brushing should be done in moderation.
Over-the-counter rinses do not provide a significant health benefit but are acceptable for freshening your breath. Most contain alcohol and may create a dry mouth concern.
You should be able to enjoy whatever quality of life you choose without interference from your teeth. This means that your new restorations should not limit your enjoyment of eating a wide variety of food without worrying about the consequences of your teeth. However, this does not mean that you should ignore certain “common sense” suggestions for safe eating:
As mentioned above, with mouthwashes, alcohol can hasten the demise of bonded restorations. In addition:
There is no doubt that smoking is highly harmful to both teeth and restorations. Even though smoking’s role in shortening the life of restoration is unclear, it certainly contributes to a significant amount of stain accumulation.
Sensitivity to hot/cold is common following permanent cementation. It will usually decrease after two weeks. If sensitivity persists, please notify our office.