{"id":979,"date":"2025-11-24T02:44:24","date_gmt":"2025-11-24T07:44:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/centredentairedentown.com\/conseils-post-operatoires\/"},"modified":"2026-01-14T08:11:26","modified_gmt":"2026-01-14T13:11:26","slug":"post-operative-advice","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/centredentairedentown.com\/en\/post-operative-advice\/","title":{"rendered":"Post-operative advice"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"vce-row-container\" data-vce-boxed-width=\"true\"><div class=\"vce-row vce-element--has-background vce-row--col-gap-0 vce-row-equal-height vce-row-content--top\" id=\"el-2ed95cb4\" data-vce-do-apply=\"all el-2ed95cb4\"><div class=\"vce-content-background-container\"><div class=\"vce-asset-background-simple-container vce-visible-all-only vce-asset-background-simple--style-cover vce-asset-background-simple--position-center-top\"><div class=\"vce-asset-background-simple\">\n              <div style='background-image: url(\"https:\/\/centredentairedentown.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Conseils-post-operatoires.jpg\");'  class=\"vce-asset-background-simple-item vcv-lozad\" ><\/div>\n              <noscript>\n                <div class=\"vce-asset-background-simple-item\" style=\"background-image: url(https:\/\/centredentairedentown.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Conseils-post-operatoires.jpg)\"><\/div>\n              <\/noscript>\n            <\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vce-row-content\" data-vce-element-content=\"true\"><div class=\"vce-col vce-col--md-81p vce-col--xs-1 vce-col--xs-last vce-col--xs-first vce-col--sm-last vce-col--sm-first vce-col--md-first vce-col--lg-first vce-col--xl-first padding365t\" id=\"el-c50cd3ec\"><div class=\"vce-col-inner\" data-vce-do-apply=\"border margin background  el-c50cd3ec\"><div class=\"vce-col-content\" data-vce-element-content=\"true\" data-vce-do-apply=\"padding el-c50cd3ec\"><div class=\"vce-row-container\" data-vce-boxed-width=\"true\"><div class=\"vce-row vce-row--col-gap-0 padding60x vce-row-equal-height vce-row-content--top\" id=\"el-8bc3bdae\" data-vce-do-apply=\"all el-8bc3bdae\"><div class=\"vce-content-background-container\"><\/div><div class=\"vce-row-content\" data-vce-element-content=\"true\"><div class=\"vce-col vce-col--md-auto vce-col--xs-1 vce-col--xs-last vce-col--xs-first vce-col--sm-last vce-col--sm-first vce-col--md-last vce-col--lg-last vce-col--xl-last vce-col--md-first vce-col--lg-first vce-col--xl-first\" id=\"el-04229e79\"><div class=\"vce-col-inner\" data-vce-do-apply=\"border margin background  el-04229e79\"><div class=\"vce-col-content\" data-vce-element-content=\"true\" data-vce-do-apply=\"padding el-04229e79\"><div class=\"vce-text-block font64 semibold white max90\"><div class=\"vce-text-block-wrapper vce\" id=\"el-a88ce529\" data-vce-do-apply=\"all el-a88ce529\"><h1>To recover well after your dental treatment<\/h1><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vce-text-block white padding150b  max70\"><div class=\"vce-text-block-wrapper vce\" id=\"el-c9094b60\" data-vce-do-apply=\"all el-c9094b60\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">After certain procedures, it is important to follow a few recommendations to promote healing, reduce discomfort, and avoid complications. Here is our practical advice, depending on the type of treatment you received <em>at the clinic.<\/em><\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vce-col vce-col--md-19p vce-col--xs-1 vce-col--xs-last vce-col--xs-first vce-col--sm-last vce-col--sm-first vce-col--md-last vce-col--lg-last vce-col--xl-last\" id=\"el-d82f6848\"><div class=\"vce-col-inner\" data-vce-do-apply=\"border margin background  el-d82f6848\"><div class=\"vce-col-content\" data-vce-element-content=\"true\" data-vce-do-apply=\"padding el-d82f6848\"><div class=\"vcv-row-control-wrapper\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vce-row-container\" data-vce-boxed-width=\"true\"><div class=\"vce-row vce-element--has-background vce-row--col-gap-30 padding60x  vce-row-equal-height vce-row-content--top\" id=\"el-26462b55\" data-vce-do-apply=\"all el-26462b55\"><div class=\"vce-content-background-container\"><\/div><div class=\"vce-row-content\" data-vce-element-content=\"true\"><div class=\"vce-col vce-col--md-auto vce-col--xs-1 vce-col--xs-last vce-col--xs-first vce-col--sm-last vce-col--sm-first vce-col--md-last vce-col--lg-last vce-col--xl-last vce-col--md-first vce-col--lg-first vce-col--xl-first\" id=\"el-8cfb9d3c\"><div class=\"vce-col-inner\" data-vce-do-apply=\"border margin background  el-8cfb9d3c\"><div class=\"vce-col-content\" data-vce-element-content=\"true\" data-vce-do-apply=\"padding el-8cfb9d3c\"><div class=\"vce-shortcode font14\"><div class=\"vce-shortcode-wrapper vce\" id=\"el-3463045c\" data-vce-do-apply=\"all el-3463045c\"><span><span><a href=\"https:\/\/centredentairedentown.com\/en\/\">Accueil<\/a><\/span><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vce-row-container\" data-vce-boxed-width=\"true\"><div class=\"vce-row vce-row--col-gap-30 padding50t vce-row-equal-height vce-row-content--top\" id=\"el-14a3e8fd\" data-vce-do-apply=\"all el-14a3e8fd\"><div class=\"vce-row-content\" data-vce-element-content=\"true\"><div class=\"vce-col vce-col--md-auto vce-col--xs-1 vce-col--xs-last vce-col--xs-first vce-col--sm-last vce-col--sm-first vce-col--md-last vce-col--lg-last vce-col--xl-last vce-col--md-first vce-col--lg-first vce-col--xl-first\" id=\"el-fb3a579d\"><div class=\"vce-col-inner\" data-vce-do-apply=\"border margin background  el-fb3a579d\"><div class=\"vce-col-content\" data-vce-element-content=\"true\" data-vce-do-apply=\"padding el-fb3a579d\"><div class=\"vce-row-container\" data-vce-boxed-width=\"true\"><div class=\"vce-row vce-row--col-gap-30 roll2 padding75x  vce-row-equal-height vce-row-content--top\" id=\"el-e5d984b9\" data-vce-do-apply=\"all el-e5d984b9\"><div class=\"vce-row-content\" data-vce-element-content=\"true\"><div class=\"vce-col vce-col--md-auto vce-col--xs-1 vce-col--xs-last vce-col--xs-first vce-col--sm-last vce-col--sm-first vce-col--md-first vce-col--lg-first vce-col--xl-first flip-cont \" id=\"el-96d72680\"><div class=\"vce-col-inner\" data-vce-do-apply=\"border margin background  el-96d72680\"><div class=\"vce-col-content\" data-vce-element-content=\"true\" data-vce-do-apply=\"padding el-96d72680\"><div class=\"vce vce-flip-box-container vce-flip-box-shape--rounded vce-flip-box-align--left white flipf apresextrac\" id=\"el-9981ef5b\" data-vce-do-apply=\"margin  el-9981ef5b\" ontouchstart=\"\"><div class=\"vce-flip-box\" style=\"perspective: 1638.62px;\"><div class=\"vce-flip-box-inner\" style=\"min-height: 422.828px;\"><div style='background-image: url(\"https:\/\/centredentairedentown.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Apres-un-blanchiment-dentaire.png\");'  class=\"vce-flip-box-front\" data-vce-background-image-all=\"https:\/\/centredentairedentown.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Apres-un-blanchiment-dentaire.png\" data-vce-background-image=\"all\"  data-vce-do-apply=\"border backgroundImage el-9981ef5b\"><div class=\"vce-flip-box-front-inner\" data-vce-do-apply=\"padding el-9981ef5b\"><h2>After teeth whitening<\/h2><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vce-flip-box-back\" data-vce-do-apply=\"border backgroundColor el-9981ef5b\"><div class=\"vce-flip-box-back-inner\" data-vce-do-apply=\"padding el-9981ef5b\"><div class=\"vce-flip-box-back-description\"><h3 class=\"font20\"><strong>Preserving the whitening effect and limiting sensitivity<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Whitening can make teeth temporarily more sensitive. It is also crucial to avoid staining freshly whitened tooth surfaces.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Avoid: coffee, tea, red wine, tomato sauce, dark fruits, etc.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Do not smoke immediately after treatment.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Use toothpaste for sensitive teeth if necessary.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Follow the specific instructions in your at-home whitening kit, if applicable.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span class=\"atag\">After teeth whitening<\/span><\/p><\/div><div class=\"\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vce-col vce-col--md-auto vce-col--xs-1 vce-col--xs-last vce-col--xs-first vce-col--sm-last vce-col--sm-first margin30tmobile flip-cont\" id=\"el-cdb37b9f\"><div class=\"vce-col-inner\" data-vce-do-apply=\"border margin background  el-cdb37b9f\"><div class=\"vce-col-content\" data-vce-element-content=\"true\" data-vce-do-apply=\"padding el-cdb37b9f\"><div class=\"vce vce-flip-box-container vce-flip-box-shape--rounded vce-flip-box-align--left white flipf aprescanal\" id=\"el-8bd8a6db\" data-vce-do-apply=\"margin  el-8bd8a6db\" ontouchstart=\"\"><div class=\"vce-flip-box\" style=\"perspective: 1638.62px;\"><div class=\"vce-flip-box-inner\" style=\"min-height: 377.531px;\"><div style='background-image: url(\"https:\/\/centredentairedentown.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Apres-un-traitement-de-canal.png\");'  class=\"vce-flip-box-front\" data-vce-background-image-all=\"https:\/\/centredentairedentown.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Apres-un-traitement-de-canal.png\" data-vce-background-image=\"all\"  data-vce-do-apply=\"border backgroundImage el-8bd8a6db\"><div class=\"vce-flip-box-front-inner\" data-vce-do-apply=\"padding el-8bd8a6db\"><h2>After root canal treatment<\/h2><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vce-flip-box-back\" data-vce-do-apply=\"border backgroundColor el-8bd8a6db\"><div class=\"vce-flip-box-back-inner\" data-vce-do-apply=\"padding el-8bd8a6db\"><div class=\"vce-flip-box-back-description\"><h3 class=\"font20\"><b>A sensitive tooth that is healing<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">After root canal treatment, it is common for the tooth to remain sensitive for a while, especially when chewing. Here's what to do:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Avoid chewing on the treated side until the final restoration (crown <\/span><b>or composite<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">) is in place.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Use a mild pain reliever if necessary, as directed.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you experience severe pain, swelling, or fever, contact us immediately.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span class=\"atag\">After root canal treatment<\/span><\/p><\/div><div class=\"\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vce-col vce-col--md-auto vce-col--xs-1 vce-col--xs-last vce-col--xs-first vce-col--sm-last vce-col--sm-first vce-col--md-last vce-col--lg-last vce-col--xl-last flip-cont \" id=\"el-fdf4bab9\"><div class=\"vce-col-inner\" data-vce-do-apply=\"border margin background  el-fdf4bab9\"><div class=\"vce-col-content\" data-vce-element-content=\"true\" data-vce-do-apply=\"padding el-fdf4bab9\"><div class=\"vce vce-flip-box-container vce-flip-box-shape--rounded vce-flip-box-align--left white flipf apresextrac\" id=\"el-c2b22a63\" data-vce-do-apply=\"margin  el-c2b22a63\" ontouchstart=\"\"><div class=\"vce-flip-box\" style=\"perspective: 1638.62px;\"><div class=\"vce-flip-box-inner\" style=\"min-height: 570.812px;\"><div style='background-image: url(\"https:\/\/centredentairedentown.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Apres-une-extraction-dentaire.png\");'  class=\"vce-flip-box-front\" data-vce-background-image-all=\"https:\/\/centredentairedentown.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Apres-une-extraction-dentaire.png\" data-vce-background-image=\"all\"  data-vce-do-apply=\"border backgroundImage el-c2b22a63\"><div class=\"vce-flip-box-front-inner\" data-vce-do-apply=\"padding el-c2b22a63\"><h2>After a tooth extraction<\/h2><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vce-flip-box-back\" data-vce-do-apply=\"border backgroundColor el-c2b22a63\"><div class=\"vce-flip-box-back-inner\" data-vce-do-apply=\"padding el-c2b22a63\"><div class=\"vce-flip-box-back-description\"><h3 class=\"font20\"><strong>A smooth recovery to avoid complications<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Following an extraction, it is normal to experience some discomfort and see slight bleeding. Here's how to properly care for the treated area in the days following the procedure:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">After your appointment, keep the compress in place for 30 to 60 minutes to help the clot form.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Do not rinse your mouth vigorously and avoid using a straw for 24 hours.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Refrain from smoking for at least 48 to 72 hours.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Eat soft, lukewarm foods for the first few days (e.g., compotes, soups, pur\u00e9es).<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Apply ice to your cheek for 20 minutes at a time, once an hour, to reduce facial swelling.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Take your prescribed medication as directed.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If the pain persists or intensifies, or if you notice significant swelling, call us.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span class=\"atag\">After a tooth extraction<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vce-row-container\" data-vce-boxed-width=\"true\"><div class=\"vce-row vce-row--col-gap-30 padding75x  padding50t vce-row-equal-height vce-row-content--top\" id=\"el-9c52ca5f\" data-vce-do-apply=\"all el-9c52ca5f\"><div class=\"vce-row-content\" data-vce-element-content=\"true\"><div class=\"vce-col vce-col--md-16p vce-col--xs-1 vce-col--xs-last vce-col--xs-first vce-col--sm-last vce-col--sm-first vce-col--md-first vce-col--lg-first vce-col--xl-first\" id=\"el-9ad84f28\"><div class=\"vce-col-inner\" data-vce-do-apply=\"border margin background  el-9ad84f28\"><div class=\"vce-col-content\" data-vce-element-content=\"true\" data-vce-do-apply=\"padding el-9ad84f28\"><div class=\"vcv-row-control-wrapper\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vce-col vce-col--md-auto vce-col--xs-1 vce-col--xs-last vce-col--xs-first vce-col--sm-last vce-col--sm-first margin30tmobile flip-cont\" id=\"el-6f3927a2\"><div class=\"vce-col-inner\" data-vce-do-apply=\"border margin background  el-6f3927a2\"><div class=\"vce-col-content\" data-vce-element-content=\"true\" data-vce-do-apply=\"padding el-6f3927a2\"><div class=\"vce vce-flip-box-container vce-flip-box-shape--rounded vce-flip-box-align--left white flipf apresfacette\" id=\"el-04f32dcd\" data-vce-do-apply=\"margin  el-04f32dcd\" ontouchstart=\"\"><div class=\"vce-flip-box\" style=\"perspective: 1673.81px;\"><div class=\"vce-flip-box-inner\" style=\"min-height: 422.828px;\"><div style='background-image: url(\"https:\/\/centredentairedentown.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Apres-la-pose-de-facettes-dentaires.png\");'  class=\"vce-flip-box-front\" data-vce-background-image-all=\"https:\/\/centredentairedentown.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Apres-la-pose-de-facettes-dentaires.png\" data-vce-background-image=\"all\"  data-vce-do-apply=\"border backgroundImage el-04f32dcd\"><div class=\"vce-flip-box-front-inner\" data-vce-do-apply=\"padding el-04f32dcd\"><h2>After dental veneers are placed<\/h2><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vce-flip-box-back\" data-vce-do-apply=\"border backgroundColor el-04f32dcd\"><div class=\"vce-flip-box-back-inner\" data-vce-do-apply=\"padding el-04f32dcd\"><div class=\"vce-flip-box-back-description\"><h3 class=\"font20\"><strong>Protect your new veneers while resuming your normal habits<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Veneers are designed to withstand the test of time, but must be properly cared for from the outset.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sensitivity to cold or hot temperatures is normal at first.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Avoid biting into hard or sticky foods (e.g., whole apples, nuts, candy).<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Continue to brush your teeth gently and floss daily.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If a veneer feels loose or uncomfortable, contact the clinic.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span class=\"atag\">After dental veneers are placed<\/span><\/p><\/div><div class=\"\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vce-col vce-col--md-auto vce-col--xs-1 vce-col--xs-last vce-col--xs-first vce-col--sm-last vce-col--sm-first margin30tmobile flip-cont\" id=\"el-89401aef\"><div class=\"vce-col-inner\" data-vce-do-apply=\"border margin background  el-89401aef\"><div class=\"vce-col-content\" data-vce-element-content=\"true\" data-vce-do-apply=\"padding el-89401aef\"><div class=\"vce vce-flip-box-container vce-flip-box-shape--rounded vce-flip-box-align--left white flipf aprescanal\" id=\"el-5de72d6e\" data-vce-do-apply=\"margin  el-5de72d6e\" ontouchstart=\"\"><div class=\"vce-flip-box\" style=\"perspective: 1673.81px;\"><div class=\"vce-flip-box-inner\" style=\"min-height: 478.547px;\"><div style='background-image: url(\"https:\/\/centredentairedentown.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Apres-un-traitement-parodontal.png\");'  class=\"vce-flip-box-front\" data-vce-background-image-all=\"https:\/\/centredentairedentown.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Apres-un-traitement-parodontal.png\" data-vce-background-image=\"all\"  data-vce-do-apply=\"border backgroundImage el-5de72d6e\"><div class=\"vce-flip-box-front-inner\" data-vce-do-apply=\"padding el-5de72d6e\"><h2>After periodontal treatment<\/h2><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vce-flip-box-back\" data-vce-do-apply=\"border backgroundColor el-5de72d6e\"><div class=\"vce-flip-box-back-inner\" data-vce-do-apply=\"padding el-5de72d6e\"><div class=\"vce-flip-box-back-description\"><h3><strong>Customized care to promote gum health<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The treatment offered at the clinic consists of <\/span><b>root planing (deep scaling)<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, an approach that aims to treat gum inflammation or infection and stabilize the tissues that support the teeth. Good oral hygiene after treatment helps maintain the results.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Eat soft foods and avoid those that are very hot, acidic, or spicy.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Avoid brushing the treated area for the first 24 hours, as directed by your hygienist or dentist.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Resume brushing gradually and gently, and use an antiseptic mouthwash as prescribed.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mild sensitivity or temporary bleeding may occur. Contact us if symptoms persist or worsen.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span class=\"atag\">After periodontal treatment<\/span><\/p><\/div><div class=\"\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vce-col vce-col--md-16p vce-col--xs-1 vce-col--xs-last vce-col--xs-first vce-col--sm-last vce-col--sm-first vce-col--md-last vce-col--lg-last vce-col--xl-last\" id=\"el-39947f61\"><div class=\"vce-col-inner\" data-vce-do-apply=\"border margin background  el-39947f61\"><div class=\"vce-col-content\" data-vce-element-content=\"true\" data-vce-do-apply=\"padding el-39947f61\"><div class=\"vcv-row-control-wrapper\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vce-row-container\" data-vce-boxed-width=\"true\"><div class=\"vce-row vce-row--col-gap-30 padding75t padding75b padding432x vce-row-equal-height vce-row-content--top\" id=\"el-b6b04d77\" data-vce-do-apply=\"all el-b6b04d77\"><div class=\"vce-row-content\" data-vce-element-content=\"true\"><div class=\"vce-col vce-col--md-auto vce-col--xs-1 vce-col--xs-last vce-col--xs-first vce-col--sm-last vce-col--sm-first vce-col--md-last vce-col--lg-last vce-col--xl-last vce-col--md-first vce-col--lg-first vce-col--xl-first\" id=\"el-1bb502df\"><div class=\"vce-col-inner\" data-vce-do-apply=\"border margin background  el-1bb502df\"><div class=\"vce-col-content\" data-vce-element-content=\"true\" data-vce-do-apply=\"padding el-1bb502df\"><div class=\"vce-text-block center grey\"><div class=\"vce-text-block-wrapper vce\" id=\"el-090ab34a\" data-vce-do-apply=\"all el-090ab34a\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Do you have questions after treatment? You can always call us. Our team is here to support you throughout <em>your recovery.<\/em><\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vce-row-container\" data-vce-boxed-width=\"true\"><div class=\"vce-row vce-row--has-col-background vce-row--col-gap-30 padding75x nopaddmobile padding100b  margin50tmobile vce-row-equal-height vce-row-content--top\" id=\"el-438cb1c1\" data-vce-do-apply=\"all el-438cb1c1\"><div class=\"vce-row-content\" data-vce-element-content=\"true\"><div class=\"vce-col vce-element--has-background vce-col--md-auto vce-col--xs-1 vce-col--xs-last vce-col--xs-first vce-col--sm-last vce-col--sm-first vce-col--md-last vce-col--lg-last vce-col--xl-last vce-col--md-first vce-col--lg-first vce-col--xl-first\" id=\"el-0e4d5414\"><div class=\"vce-col-inner\" data-vce-do-apply=\"border margin background  el-0e4d5414\"><div class=\"vce-content-background-container\"><\/div><div class=\"vce-col-content\" data-vce-element-content=\"true\" data-vce-do-apply=\"padding el-0e4d5414\"><div class=\"vce-row-container\" data-vce-boxed-width=\"true\"><div class=\"vce-row vce-row--col-gap-75 padding60x  padding100t padding75b white vce-row-equal-height vce-row-content--top\" id=\"el-923f9334\" data-vce-do-apply=\"all el-923f9334\"><div class=\"vce-row-content\" data-vce-element-content=\"true\"><div class=\"vce-col vce-col--md-auto vce-col--xs-1 vce-col--xs-last vce-col--xs-first vce-col--sm-last vce-col--sm-first vce-col--md-first vce-col--lg-first vce-col--xl-first\" id=\"el-d875c797\"><div class=\"vce-col-inner\" data-vce-do-apply=\"border margin background  el-d875c797\"><div class=\"vce-col-content\" data-vce-element-content=\"true\" data-vce-do-apply=\"padding el-d875c797\"><div class=\"vce-text-block white font48 semibold\"><div class=\"vce-text-block-wrapper vce\" id=\"el-4c8bcd5e\" data-vce-do-apply=\"all el-4c8bcd5e\"><h2>Trust us with your smile, we\u2019ll take great care of it.<\/h2><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vce-text-block\"><div class=\"vce-text-block-wrapper vce\" id=\"el-aad309ee\" data-vce-do-apply=\"all el-aad309ee\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Do you have questions before making an appointment or coming to see us? 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