Multi-specialty dental care in Los Angeles
Common Questions. Clear Answers.
The FAQ section provides responses to commonly asked questions to help patients better understand treatment processes and clinic policies.
This information is intended to support informed decision-making and reduce uncertainty prior to visits.
Frequently Asked Questions
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During your first visit to our office, you will receive a thorough dental examination that includes comprehensive examination and panoramic x-ray. Our dentists will develop a personal dental care plan based upon your immediate needs, current dental health, and long-term oral health goals.
Our initial examination and consultation fee is $100.00.
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There is a parking lot with a 500-vehicle capacity from levels P1 to P7. We can also validate your parking ticket, which is good for 4 hours.
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Our office provides AI reception in case of emergency services. We are here to respond to your concerns and emergency situations (pain, bleeding, swelling, etc.). Just call our office and you will be given support whenever it is requested.
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Our policy mandates a 48-hour cancellation notice prior to all scheduled appointments. Once an appointment is scheduled for you, the office reserves the time of doctor, hygienist, staff, and necessary dental equipment exclusively for your scheduled time. Any no-shows or cancellation less than 48-hour in advance result in a penalty fee of $100.00. We appreciate your understanding as this measure is an attempt to improve the availability of appointments for all our patients while allowing us to maintain the highest quality of dental service.
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Gently rinse your mouth out with warm water to clean it out. Gently use dental floss to ensure that there is no food or other debris caught between the teeth.
Never put aspirin or any other painkiller against the gums near the aching tooth, as it may burn the gum tissue. If the pain persists, contact our office immediately.
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Rinse your mouth with warm water to clean the area. Use cold compresses on the area to keep any swelling down. Call our dental office immediately.
If you have a bleeding tooth, place a gauze and bite hard for at least 30 minutes. Do not spit out the blood and saliva, you need to swallow in order to stop bleeding. Then call our dental office immediately.
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It’s important to retrieve the tooth, hold it by the crown, and rinse off the root of the tooth if it’s dirty. Do not scrub it or remove any attached tissue fragments. If possible, put the tooth back in its socket. If that isn’t possible put it in a container with milk or cool water. Immediately contact our office and don’t forget to bring the tooth!
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Try to gently remove the object with dental floss; avoid cutting the gums. Never use a sharp instrument to remove any object that is stuck between your teeth. If you can’t dislodge the object using dental floss, contact our office.
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It may be a temporomandibular joint (TMJ) problem. Take painkillers and place a hot pack gently on to your jaw to relax the muscle. If the pain does not go away in one or two days, call our office immediately.
Post-Operative Instructions
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Please bite down on the gauze placed over the surgical area for one hour. For the next three days, do not spit out saliva or blood; swallow gently instead.
Do not use a straw.
Eat only after the local anesthesia has completely worn off. Avoid hot or spicy foods and beverages. For one week, consume cold and soft foods and drinks. Refrain from smoking and alcohol consumption for one week.
For one week, do not chew food on the surgical side. Do not touch the surgical area with your fingers or tongue, and do not attempt to pull the area open to look at it. Avoid vigorous rinsing, aggressive brushing, and do not use dental floss or a Waterpik™ on the surgical site.
Take prescribed pain medication before the anesthesia wears off. Even if pain subsides, do not discontinue antibiotics early; complete the full course as prescribed for 7 days.
If physical activity is necessary, avoid heavy lifting or strenuous exercise during the recovery period. Avoid hot saunas and/or hot baths for one week.
Bruising may occur on the surgical area or face after surgery. This is a normal response and is not a cause for concern.
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Please bite down on the gauze placed over the surgical area for one hour. For the next three days, do not spit out saliva or blood; swallow gently instead. Do not use a straw.
Eat only after the local anesthesia has completely worn off. Avoid hot or spicy foods and beverages. For one week, consume cold and soft foods and drinks. Refrain from smoking and alcohol consumption for one week.
For one week, do not chew food on the surgical side. Do not touch the surgical area with your fingers or tongue, and do not attempt to pull the area open to look at it. Avoid vigorous rinsing, aggressive brushing, and do not use dental floss or a Waterpik™ on the surgical site.
Apply an ice pack to the surgical area for 10 minutes on and 10 minutes off, regularly, for at least three days.
Take prescribed pain medication before the anesthesia wears off. Even if pain subsides, do not discontinue antibiotics early; complete the full 7-day course as prescribed. Take additional pain medication as needed.
If physical activity is necessary, avoid heavy lifting or strenuous exercise during the recovery period. Avoid hot saunas and/or hot baths for one week.
Swelling or bruising of the surgical area or face may occur after surgery. This is a normal response and is not a cause for concern.
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Eat only after the local anesthesia has completely worn off. Avoid hot or spicy foods and beverages. For at least three days, consume cold and soft foods and drinks. Refrain from smoking and alcohol consumption for one week.
For one week, do not chew food on the surgical side. During this period, avoid vigorous rinsing, aggressive brushing, and do not use dental floss or a Waterpik™ on the surgical area.
Apply an ice pack to the surgical area for 10 minutes on and 10 minutes off, regularly, for at least three days.
Take prescribed pain medication before the anesthesia wears off. Even if pain is minimal or absent, do not discontinue antibiotics early. Complete the full 7-day course as prescribed.
If physical activity is necessary, avoid heavy lifting or strenuous exercise during the recovery period. Avoid hot saunas and/or hot baths for one week.
Bruising of the surgical area or face may occur after surgery. This is a normal post-surgical response and is not a cause for concern.
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Avoid brushing the surgical area for 24 hours after surgery.
Bite down on the gauze placed over the surgical site for one hour. Eat only after the local anesthesia has completely worn off. Avoid hot or spicy foods and beverages. For at least three days, consume cold and soft foods and drinks. Refrain from smoking and alcohol consumption for one week.
Do not chew food on the surgical side. For one week, avoid vigorous rinsing and do not use dental floss or a Waterpik™ on the surgical area.
Apply an ice pack to the surgical area for 10 minutes on and 10 minutes off, regularly, for at least three days.
Take prescribed pain medication before the anesthesia wears off.
If physical activity is necessary, avoid heavy lifting or strenuous exercise during the recovery period. Avoid hot saunas and/or hot baths for one week.
Swelling or bruising of the surgical area or face may occur after surgery. This is a normal post-surgical response and is not a cause for concern.
Use the prescribed oral rinse twice daily, in the morning and evening, after brushing, for 30 seconds each time, for one week only. Prolonged use may cause tooth discoloration.
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Eat only after the local anesthesia has completely worn off. Avoid chewing hard, tough, or sticky foods on the treated tooth, such as gum, caramel, jelly candies, peanuts, almonds, or popcorn.
Until a permanent crown is placed, consume soft foods to help prevent cracking or fracture of the natural tooth.
Chew on the opposite side of the mouth. Please be aware that if the treated tooth cracks or fractures, tooth extraction may be required.
To help prevent extraction, it is important to have the permanent crown placed as soon as possible.
Take pain medication as needed, following instructions.
If the temporary filling or temporary cover comes off, please contact the clinic immediately.
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Eat only after the local anesthesia has completely worn off. Avoid hot or spicy foods and beverages. For at least three days, consume cold and soft foods and drinks. Refrain from smoking and alcohol consumption for one week.
For one week, do not chew food on the surgical side. During this period, avoid vigorous rinsing, aggressive brushing, and do not use dental floss or a Waterpik™ on the surgical area.
Apply an ice pack to the surgical area for 10 minutes on and 10 minutes off, regularly, for at least three days.
Do not blow your nose. If you need to sneeze, keep your mouth open. Pressure from sneezing or blowing your nose may damage the sinus area.
Take prescribed pain medication before the anesthesia wears off. Even if pain subsides, do not discontinue antibiotics early. Complete the full 7-day course as prescribed.
If physical activity is necessary, avoid heavy lifting or strenuous exercise during the recovery period. Avoid hot saunas and/or hot baths for one week.
Swelling and bruising of the surgical area or face may occur after surgery. This is a normal post-surgical response and is not a cause for concern.
To help reduce swelling, sleep with your head elevated for one week following the procedure.
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For the next three days, do not spit out saliva or blood; swallow gently instead. Do not use a straw.
Eat only after the local anesthesia has completely worn off. Avoid hot or spicy foods and beverages. For one week, consume cold and soft foods and drinks, and refrain from smoking and alcohol consumption.
For one week, do not chew food on the surgical side. Do not touch the surgical area with your fingers or tongue, and do not attempt to pull the area open to look at it.
For one week, avoid brushing, flossing, and do not use a Waterpik™ on the surgical area.
Apply an ice pack to the surgical area for 10 minutes on and 10 minutes off, regularly, for at least three days.
Take prescribed pain medication before the anesthesia wears off. Even if pain subsides, do not discontinue antibiotics early. Complete the full 7-day course as prescribed. Take additional pain medication as needed.
If physical activity is necessary, avoid heavy lifting or strenuous exercise during the recovery period. Avoid hot saunas and/or hot baths for one week.
Bleeding may occur from the donor site on the roof of the mouth (palate). Use the prescribed gauze to control bleeding as instructed.
Swelling or bruising of the surgical area or face may occur after surgery. This is a normal post-surgical response and is not a cause for concern.
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Eat only after the local anesthesia has completely worn off.
To reduce the risk of the resin restoration becoming dislodged, do not use dental floss or a Waterpik™ on the treated area for at least three days. Avoid sticky or tough foods, such as gum, caramel, or jelly candies, during this period.
Depending on the level of post-treatment pain or sensitivity, root canal treatment may be required. This possibility is noted in advance for your awareness.
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Avoid exposure to heat. Store the night guard in a cool place.
Keep the night guard away from pets at all times.
Clean the night guard using denture cleaning tablets or mild dishwashing soap.
Always store the night guard inside its protective case when not in use.
Do not clean the night guard with toothpaste. Toothpaste contains abrasive agents that may damage the surface of the appliance.
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If the implant crown feels loose or unstable, this is considered an emergency situation. Please contact the clinic immediately and come in for tightening as soon as possible.
If left untreated, a loose implant crown may cause cracks or damage to the crown or implant screw, which may result in implant failure.
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To reduce the risk of the restoration becoming dislodged, do not use dental floss or a Waterpik™ on the treated area for at least three days. Avoid sticky or tough foods, such as gum, caramel, or jelly candies, during this period.
Depending on the level of post-treatment pain or sensitivity, root canal treatment may be required. This possibility is noted in advance for your awareness.
