Follow these steps to speed up healing after you have had the root planning and scaling treatment.

• For the first few hours after surgery, you should avoid eating any food.
• You should eat soft foods for the first 2 days. Continue this until you feel comfortable chewing. Only chew on the side that is not in the surgical area.
• You should avoid biting your cheeks or tongue if you feel a little numb when eating comfortably.
• Keep your gums healthy by avoiding spicy or hot foods, alcohol, and other substances until they return to normal.
• Avoid smoking for 72 hours following surgery. Otherwise, healing will slow down.
• If we gave you anesthetic, it is important to take pain medication to ease any discomfort or pain. There will be some discomfort for several days following the surgery.
• After six hours of surgery, apply an ice pack every 20 minutes.
• Reduce swelling and discomfort within the first 24 hours by gently rinsing your mouth with warm salt solution three times daily. Combine one teaspoon salt with a glass warm water.