Composite "Tooth Colored" Fillings

  1. Tooth is sensitive — on a daily basis teeth are not used to being worked on and need time to recuperate.  We recommend 600 mg of ibuprofen (Motrin, Advin, or Aleve) every four hours for the first two days.  If you are allergic to ibuproten, take 2,000 mg of Tylenol every fours.
  2. Tooth is sensitive to cold when I bite down — this means your bite m ay be off and needs to be adjusted.  Please call our office to schedule.
  3. Gums are tender — it is normal for your gums to feel sore.  Rinse three times/day with warm salt water (1 tsp. salt in 1 cup warm water).  Continue for three days if necessary.  Note:  Do not use Listerine or any other mouthwash.  It gives a burning sensation.
  4. Area is still numb — the teeth, tongue, and cheek may be numb.  Please refrain from eating and drinking until the numbness has completely worn off.  You may chew with your composite fillings.  they are fully set when you leave the office.

NOTE:  If pressure sensitivity persists or sensitivity to hot or cold incrases, please contact the office for any questions or concerns.

Always a pleasure to receive excellent dental care at Brentwood Dentistry and Dr. Garner. Extremely caring, gentle and kind in all his treatments. The best. I would absolutely recommend this office if you are looking for dental care. The dental hygienists and dental assistants are wonderful also. The front office staff is skilled at helping explain coverage and pre-authorizing treatment so there are no surprises. You are never treated like a number!
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Helen.
Always accommodating. From the appointment scheduling to re-scheduling to following up with reminders. All flows well. Appointments are prompt and everyone is in a good mood, even when you know they're not having their best day. Insurances are explained completely. Costs are always known before anything happens. Dental work is second to none. This is actually one of my simple pleasures.
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Bryon
I love this office! The office staff is top of the line customer service. They are friendly, helpful and really try to accommodate you any way possible. The dentist is great too! There is a few to choose from I've been to two of them and my newest dentist is there is the best! The dental hygienists are great too! I recommend this office!
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Kristy
Brentwood dentistry is by far the best dentistry I have ever been to. The staff are kind and courteous and remember you! From cleanings to fillings I could not recommend them higher.

Being someone who (embarrassingly) is still terrified of the dentist, Dr. Garner and his staff are so calm and welcoming it puts even us big babies at ease.
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Jason
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