You have just received some tooth-colored restorations. The material used in your teeth is a plastic with small filler particles of glass-like material. These restorations will serve you for several years. They have been constructed with the finest and most up-to-date materials available. However, you should be aware of the following information about your new restorations:

Chewing: They do not have their maximum strength for 24 hours. Chew only soft foods until that time.

Recalls: Visit us at regular 6-month recall periods. Often problems that are developing around restorations can be found at an early stage and corrected easily, while waiting for a longer time may require redoing the entire restoration. We will contact you when it is time for your recall.

Preventive Procedures: Use the following preventive procedures that are checked:

1. Brushing and flossing after eating and especially before bedtime.
2. Swish vigorously with Colgate Fluorigard or Johnson & Johnson ACT mouth rinse for 30 seconds daily before bedtime (.05% neutral sodium fluoride).
3. Brush with Gel Kam (0.4% stannous fluoride) daily before bedtime (available in our office).
4. Use the Rotodent as advised by us.

The Future: We expect that you will receive several years of service from these restorations. However, after watching these restorations for many years, we have seen the following situations occur which are unavoidable and may require restoration replacement:

1. Depending on the foods you eat and other factors, there may be a slight change in the color of the restoration over a period of years. When it gets objectionable to you, they should be replaced.
2. Some restorations will demonstrate slight strains at some place around the edges. Please tell us if this occurs.
3. The gums (gingiva) may recede from the restorations, displaying discolored tooth structure underneath. This usually takes place over several years and requires replacement. We have done our best to provide you with the finest quality oral restorations available today. However, as with a fine automobile or watch, only your continuing care and concern can assure optimum service longevity.