After Professional Oral Hygiene
Detailed recommendations for patients after professional oral hygiene.
Patient Memo
These are general recommendations after professional oral hygiene. The doctor’s individual instructions always take priority.
Step-by-step recovery plan
First 2 hours
- Do not eat or drink staining beverages.
- Do not smoke.
First 24 hours
- Avoid staining foods and drinks.
- Teeth may be sensitive to cold and hot.
- Brush your teeth with a soft toothbrush, avoiding gum trauma.
Days 2–3
- Sensitivity usually decreases.
- You may return to your normal diet.
- Continue regular oral hygiene twice a day.
Professional hygiene cleans enamel and periodontal pockets. Mild sensitivity and bleeding may occur during the first days.
What you can and cannot do
| CAN | CANNOT |
|---|---|
| Drink water in small sips | Drink coffee, tea, or red wine during the first 24 hours |
| Eat soft, non-staining foods | Eat strongly staining foods during the first 24 hours |
| Brush teeth with a soft toothbrush | Brush aggressively or injure the gums |
| Use toothpaste for sensitive teeth if discomfort occurs | Smoke during the first 2–3 hours |
| Use an irrigator on the lowest setting if there is no discomfort | Skip evening oral hygiene |
During the first 24 hours, enamel is more susceptible to staining. Follow a “white diet.”
Normal reactions after professional hygiene
Sensitivity
Short-term sensitivity to cold or hot may occur for 1–3 days.
Gum bleeding
Mild bleeding during brushing may occur in the first days.
Smooth feeling
Teeth may feel smoother and cleaner — this is normal.
When to seek urgent medical care
Contact your doctor as soon as possible if:
- bleeding persists for more than 2–3 days
- pain increases and does not subside
- body temperature is above 38 °C
- pronounced gum swelling appears
Frequently asked questions
After 2–3 hours following the procedure. It is best to choose soft, non-staining foods.
After plaque removal, enamel becomes more receptive. Sensitivity usually resolves within 1–3 days.
It is better to wait 1–2 weeks or follow your doctor’s recommendations.
Recommended products
Toothpaste for sensitive teeth
Use as a course if discomfort is present.
Mouthwash
Use according to your doctor’s instructions, without excessive frequency.
If you have individual home-care recommendations, follow them.
