After treatment

After your treatment

What recovery may involve, what to avoid and when to contact a dentist.

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Removal of decay followed by restoration of the tooth.

Removal of a tooth under local anaesthetic.

Cleaning below the gum line, often over several appointments.

Removal of infected or inflamed pulp so the tooth can be retained.

Preparation of a tooth for a protective restoration that covers its outer surface.

What to expect from a local anaesthetic injection and how long numbness may last.

Nervous about treatment?

Practical ways to discuss anxiety, agree a stop signal and plan the appointment.