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Instructions Following Scaling & Root Planing

•	For the first 24 hours you may experience some cold and heat sensitivity.
•	Do not consume hot foods or beverages until the anesthesia and numbness have worn off.
•	Avoid vigorous physical exercise as well as extremely hot or spicy foods for the first 24 hours.
•	Do not consume alcoholic beverages or smoke for at least 48 hours following treatment.
•	Some bleeding following a deep cleaning is normal, but if you experience excessive bleeding, please call our office.
•	You can take ibuprofen or acetaminophen as needed according to the instructions on the label or those provided by your doctor.
•	A warm salt water rinse, approximately one teaspoon in an eight-ounce glass of water, three times a day can be helpful.
•	Brush and floss gently following a deep cleaning, resuming normal brushing and flossing when the soreness is gone.
•	Follow any other instructions provided by our office during your visit.
•	Please take all medications as prescribed.

Dr. Brian K. Dennis

8400 Osuna Rd NE #6a
Albuquerque, NM 87111-2073

505-292-1051

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Instructions Following Scaling and Root Planing - Brian K. Dennis, DDS | Albuquerque, NM
Post-treatment care instructions from Brian K. Dennis, DDS in Albuquerque, NM. Follow these steps after your procedure for a smooth, healthy recovery.
Brian K. Dennis, DDS, 8400 Osuna Rd NE #6a, Albuquerque, NM 87111 ~ 505-292-1051 ~ albuquerquecosmeticdentist.com ~ 2/20/2026