Post-Operative Care after Fillings

Care after Fillings

When anesthetic has been used, your lips, teeth, and tongue may be numb for several hours after the appointment. Avoid any chewing until the numbness has completely worn off.

It’s normal to experience some hot, cold and pressure sensitivity after your appointment. Your gums may be sore for several days. Rinse three times a day with warm salt water (put a tsp. of salt in a cup of warm water, rinse-swish-spit) to reduce pain and swelling.

You may chew right away on composite fillings since they set completely on the day of your appointment.

If your bite feels uneven, if you have persistent pain to hot or pressure, or if you have any other questions or concerns, please call our office at 919.957.4500.

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Betsy Cooper
November 13, 2026
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Staff always friendly and professional. Doctors are caring and vale their patients.
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Rob P
November 12, 2026
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Dr. Britt’s dental office is first class. First and foremost is the excellent work Dr. Britt performs. I’ve had cavities filled, root canals, and crowns, all of which have had no complications. They have healed well with no subsequent problems. My wife has had teeth removed and bridges installed, again with no complications and no residual long term issues. His demeanor is professional yet friendly and upbeat. And that demeanor has propagated throughout the office from receptionists and clerical staff to hygienists and assistants. The office seems to be equipped with recently available apparatuses such as a Panorex, a water-blasting plaque remover and another gizmo that takes images of teeth and gums with the purpose of comparing images to previous images to document changes, for example to measure receding gums. I’ve never spent more than a few minutes in the waiting room before being seen. I highly recommend this practice.
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Jay Hallett
November 11, 2026
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William Adcock
November 10, 2026
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Always friendly and professional
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Nancy Seager
November 7, 2026
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Great care with not only pleasant and experienced staff but Doctors are friendly and willing to answer questions. Never feel rushed, a place that cares about you.
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Ed Gass
November 5, 2026
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I'm 81 so I've had many dentists in my life. Dr. Britt is exceptional. It is so refreshing to have a dentist that you can completely trust to only recommend dental procedures that are actually needed. And the support staff is the best.
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Jeanette Savidge
November 5, 2026
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Great service again as usual. Always cheerful staff and Dr Britt is phenomenal. Happy patient.
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kay elksong
November 5, 2026
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I found out about Dr. Britt after years of going to other dentists and having all kinds of things done to my teeth. Dr. Britt is a master craftsman of his profession--the best there is! I have no further problems with teeth he has worked on. If you want exceptional service from the best dentist around, that would be Dr. Britt.
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Beverly Warren
November 4, 2026
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Karen Jervah
November 3, 2026
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Went in for a very small filling replacement. They were quick, kind and did a wonderful job. Thank you!