Dr. med. dent. M.Sc. Strößner + Team Appointment

Service · After treatment

Aftercare: the first 14 days

To cool or not, what to eat, when to call? After a procedure, much of this is forgotten again. That is why the instructions are here to read, and as a companion that checks in on your phone day by day.

Your aftercare companion on your phone

Choose your procedure and the day of treatment. For up to two weeks you will then receive the reminder that is relevant right now, at the right time: cooling on the evening of the procedure, warning signs on day 3, suture removal on day 7. No account, no app from the store, and you can unsubscribe at any time.

The companion runs on our service domain zahnkompetenzzentrum.de. If you prefer not to receive notifications, you can add the reminders below to your calendar instead.

After every procedure

  • Take it easy on the day of the procedure and, if possible, the following day too: no exertion, no sport, no heavy meals.
  • Drink plenty, and nothing very hot at first. No alcohol, coffee, black tea or cola for at least 24 hours.
  • Do not smoke, and no e-cigarettes either: for at least 48 hours, preferably seven days. Smoke significantly delays wound healing.
  • For swelling, apply cool, damp compresses to the cheek; no ice directly on the skin. Sleep with your upper body raised for the first one or two nights.
  • Continue to brush your teeth three times a day, carefully avoiding the treated area, and do not rinse vigorously. Use mouthwash only if we have prescribed it.
  • Take prescribed medication exactly as directed and complete the course. No additional painkillers at your own discretion, and above all no aspirin (ASA), as it encourages bleeding. Continue long-term medication as usual unless otherwise agreed.
  • Attend the check-up appointment reliably. Stitches are usually removed after 7 to 10 days.

Call us immediately for

  • increasing rather than decreasing swelling after day 3
  • fever above 38.5 °C
  • severe, throbbing pain that does not respond to painkillers
  • bleeding that does not stop after biting on gauze for 30 minutes
  • restricted mouth opening (trismus) or persistent numbness
  • pus or a bad taste from the wound

During opening hours on 03443 339 65 54. Outside opening hours, the emergency dental service can help; in emergencies, call 112.

The instructions day by day

This is what the companion reminders look like, depending on the procedure. For reference, even without a phone.

Implant placement / bone augmentation

After the placement of an implant, with or without bone augmentation.

  • On the evening of the procedureRest and coolingCool, damp compresses on the cheek, head raised while sleeping. No alcohol, no coffee, no smoking. Eat only soft, lukewarm food.
  • Day 1Take it easy, do not rinseBrush your teeth as usual, avoiding the wound. Do not rinse vigorously, only gently. Swelling is normal today and may increase until day 3.
  • Day 2Swelling at its peakToday the swelling is usually at its worst. Keep cooling, eat soft food and take prescribed medication as agreed. Sport and sauna remain off limits.
  • Day 3It should be getting betterFrom today, the swelling usually goes down. If it increases, or if you develop a fever above 38.5 °C or throbbing pain: please call us on 03443 339 65 54.
  • Day 5Avoid crumbsAvoid bread rolls, nuts and muesli until day 7, as crumbs get into the wound. Use a chlorhexidine rinse only if we have prescribed it.
  • Day 7Check-up dueThe stitches are removed between day 7 and day 10. If no check-up appointment has been arranged yet: 03443 339 65 54.
  • Day 10Almost thereAvoid sauna, sunbeds, hot baths and swimming pools until day 14. Normal chewing is fine again, but continue to go easy on the operated side.
  • Day 14Companion finishedThe first healing phase is complete. The implant now continues to integrate quietly, usually for 8 to 24 weeks. We will discuss everything else at your next appointment.
Tooth extraction, wisdom tooth, apicoectomy

After surgical procedures without an implant, including periodontal surgery and cyst removal.

  • On the evening of the procedureStopping bleeding and restingIf bleeding recurs, bite firmly on a fresh gauze pad or a clean, damp cloth handkerchief for 30 minutes. Cool the area, keep your head raised, do not smoke and avoid alcohol.
  • Day 1Eat soft food, do not rinseDo not suck or rinse vigorously, so that the blood clot stays in the wound. Soft, lukewarm food. Brush your teeth, avoiding the wound.
  • Day 2Swelling is normalSwelling and bruising on the cheek are normal until day 3. Keep cooling and take prescribed medication in full, as agreed.
  • Day 3Know the warning signsSevere, throbbing pain between day 2 and day 4 can indicate a wound healing disorder. Please call us; this can be treated well: 03443 339 65 54.
  • Day 5Avoid crumbsAvoid bread rolls, nuts and muesli until day 7. Use a prescribed rinsing solution only as directed; otherwise rinse gently with water only.
  • Day 7Suture removalIf stitches were placed, we remove them between day 7 and day 10. If no appointment has been arranged yet: 03443 339 65 54.
  • Day 10Sport yes, sauna noLight sport is fine again. Avoid sauna, sunbeds, hot baths and swimming pools until day 14.
  • Day 14Companion finishedThe wound should now be largely healed. If an area remains sensitive or open, please arrange a check-up.
Sedation or general anaesthesia

Select in addition if the procedure took place under sedation or general anaesthesia.

  • On the evening of the procedureNot alone, no drivingFor 24 hours, do not drive, operate machinery, make important decisions or sign contracts, and avoid alcohol. An accompanying person stays with you. Eat light meals and drink plenty.
  • Day 1Day 1 after anaesthesiaTiredness, a scratchy throat or slight nausea are still normal today. Only drive once you feel completely fit again. The instructions for your procedure continue to apply.
  • Day 2Back to everyday lifeFrom now on, only the aftercare for your procedure matters. If you have questions about the anaesthesia, you can reach us on 03443 339 65 54.
Root Canal Treatment

After a root canal treatment, including between two sessions.

  • On the evening of the procedureGo easy on the toothThe tooth may be sensitive to pressure for a few days. Do not chew anything hard on this side. Ibuprofen as directed on the package leaflet is usually unproblematic, unless otherwise agreed.
  • Day 2A feeling of pressure is normalA dull feeling of pressure when biting is normal and subsides. Severe, throbbing pain or swelling: please call us on 03443 339 65 54.
  • Day 7Mind the temporaryIf the tooth has been sealed temporarily, please avoid sticky foods. The follow-up appointment for the final filling or crown secures the success of the treatment.
  • Day 14How is the tooth doing?Free of symptoms? Then the tooth is on a good path. If it remains sensitive or becomes more sensitive, please get in touch for a check-up.
Crown, bridge, veneer or temporary

After tooth preparation, with a temporary or after the restoration has been fitted.

  • On the evening of the procedureTake care with the temporaryNothing sticky (chewing gum, caramel), nothing hard on this side. If the temporary comes off: keep it clean and call us; please do not glue it back on yourself.
  • Day 2Sensitivity is normalSensitivity to hot and cold after tooth preparation is possible in the first few weeks and decreases. Use dental floss carefully around the temporary, pulling it out downwards rather than upwards.
  • Day 7Check your biteDoes the tooth feel too high when biting, or does it get in the way? We can correct that in a few minutes; please call us: 03443 339 65 54.
  • Day 14Care as for your own teethUse dental floss or Superfloss on the new restoration daily, as you would on your own teeth. If a feeling of pressure lasts longer than two weeks, please arrange a check-up.
Professional cleaning or periodontitis therapy

After a professional dental cleaning or periodontitis treatment.

  • On the evening of the procedureNothing that stainsAvoid coffee, tea, red wine and tobacco for 24 to 48 hours, as the tooth surface is particularly absorbent now. Sensitive tooth necks are normal for a few days.
  • Day 1Between the teethNow is the best moment to make dental floss or interdental brushes a habit: once a day, ideally in the evening before brushing.
  • Day 7Watch your gumsSlight gum bleeding should subside after a week of thorough care. If it persists or gets worse, please mention it at your next appointment.
  • Day 14Next appointmentWe generally recommend a professional cleaning every six months, and at shorter intervals after periodontitis therapy. Best to book it straight away.

For printing

You will receive the complete patient information sheet “Conduct after dental procedures and after anaesthesia” after your treatment. Here it is for reference: Patient information as PDF.

All instructions are general recommendations and do not replace the personal instructions of your treatment team.

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What “by arrangement” means

On Saturdays we treat by prior arrangement — specifically for matters that need a long, uninterrupted block of time: implant placements, larger surgical procedures, extensive dental prosthetics, treatment under sedation or general anaesthesia, and appointments for patients who travel a longer distance and would like to have everything done in one day.

For short matters — a polish, a check-up, having a filling looked at — we will find an appointment together during the week. That is usually quicker for you as well.

Whether your case fits, we can clarify on the phone in two minutes.

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