AftercareSheets

Dental aftercare handouts, ready to print

Clear, conservative post-op and care instructions for 25 common dental procedures. Add your practice details, edit anything, then print or save as a PDF. Nothing you type leaves your browser.

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Aftercare guides for patients

Oral surgery

Tooth extractionWhat to eat after a tooth extraction (and other aftercare tips)Wisdom teeth removalWisdom teeth removal aftercare: day-by-day recovery tipsDental implant surgeryDental implant aftercare: what to expect after implant surgeryBone graftDental bone graft aftercare: granules, healing and what to avoidSinus liftSinus lift aftercare: sinus precautions and recoveryFrenectomyFrenectomy aftercare (tongue-tie and lip-tie release)Dry socketDry socket: symptoms, home care and when to call the dentist

Fillings, crowns and root canals

Root canal treatmentRoot canal aftercare: what to expect and how to care for the toothPermanent crownCaring for a new dental crown: sensitivity, chewing and cleaningTemporary crownTemporary crown care: what you can eat and what to do if it comes offFillingAfter a dental filling: eating, sensitivity and what is normal

Gum treatment

Scaling and root planing (deep cleaning)Deep cleaning (scaling and root planing) aftercareGum graftGum graft aftercare: diet, cleaning and protecting the graft

Cosmetic

Teeth whiteningTeeth whitening aftercare: what to eat and how to manage sensitivityVeneersVeneers aftercare: how to care for new veneers

Dentures and bridges

New denturesNew dentures: tips for eating, speaking and sore spotsImmediate denturesImmediate dentures aftercare: the first days after extractionsDental bridgeDental bridge care: cleaning under a bridge and eating

Orthodontics

BracesCaring for new braces: foods to avoid, soreness and cleaningClear alignersClear aligner instructions: wear time, cleaning and eatingRetainersRetainer care: how long to wear and how to clean your retainer

Children

Fluoride varnish (children)Fluoride varnish for kids: what to do after treatmentDental sealants (children)Dental sealants for kids: aftercare and how long they last

General

Night guardNight guard care: cleaning, storage and getting used to itAfter sedationAfter dental sedation: instructions for patients and caregivers

Built for dental teams

Print a branded sheet in seconds: your clinic name, logo, phone number and after-hours instructions at the top, a QR code linking to your website, and an optional notes box for anything specific to the patient. Handouts are available in English, with Spanish versions of the five most-used sheets.

Every handout ends with a reminder that patients should follow their own dentist's instructions, and shows when the content was last reviewed. The wording is general and intentionally conservative, so review and adjust it to match your own protocols before using it with patients.