1. After debonding and scaling, be careful to use oral rinses or water and salt for 3-4 days at a rate of 4 times a day until the gums return to their normal state and the symptoms of gingivitis disappear if present. Consequently, you prevent any discomfort that may occur at scaling done after the removal of orthodontic appliances.
2. Retainers should be used carefully, and their instructions should be strictly followed, since all the fatigue and efforts and all the results achieved by now depend on the correct use of retainers.
3. Removable retainers should be used all day (24 hours /day) as a first step, and you can only remove it during meals (use during sleep, school, etc.). You will feel mild discomfort for around two hours due to the presence of this strange object in the mouth, which increase saliva abundance and /or difficulty of uttering some words.
4. Anyway, this feeling will disappear soon in few days, and things will go back to normal.
5. When you finish your meals, you must clean your teeth thoroughly and properly, and clean the orthodontic appliances with brush and toothpaste.
6. Your good commitment to putting –in the retainer helps shortening the duration of this stage and moving on quickly to the next stage of putting it in 14 hours a day. When any emergency order prevents you from putting-in the appliances, rush to the clinic to fix the problem, otherwise, failure of putting-in the retainer will lead to movement of teeth relapsing to its pre-treatment situation, and the clinic will not be responsible of that.
7. Permanent retainer (fixed on your teeth) gives you the feeling of strange object in the mouth. This may last for several days before you get used to it.
8. Make sure to use the toothbrush normally in the area where the retainer is fixed and ensure that the retainer is cleaned well.
be careful not to use toothpick since it causes the retainer to break immediately
9. If the adhesive breaks anywhere, visit the clinic for re-fixing, otherwise the teeth will move, and the clinic will not be responsible of that.
10. Please, do not hesitate to ask us about anything not mentioned in these instructions
In case of bleeding after tooth extraction, bite on a cotton or gauze pad that you keep changing for one hour minimum.
2. After surgery, repeat putting (for 5 minutes) and removing (for 10 minutes) face ice packs for one hour minimum. Pain can peak after 48-72 hours. If after 72 hours you are still experiencing muscle soreness, apply heat (towel soaked in hot water) and keep moving your jaw.
3. For normal tooth extraction, rinse your mouth using warm salt water after 24 hours (no strong antiseptic rinses), while in the case of surgery, you can start rinsing a day after, by using warm salt water or mouthwash (stick to the doctor’s advice).
4. In case of tooth extraction, continue with normal brushing, but go gently around the surgical site. Don’t brush the bone grafted area for the first three weeks.
5. Avoid alcohol, smoking & drinking through a straw since this can delay healing/ cause infection.
6. Avoid any physical activity that can induce pressure on the socket (in case of tooth extraction) or on suture (for 3-5 days in case of surgery).
7. It is recommended not to eat for 2-3 hours after extraction/surgery. Eat only soft food, not hot or spicy, in the day of extraction.
8. Stay on liquid diet as long as your mouth is numbed. Then, avoid chewing in the bone grafted area for one month refraining from sticky, hard or sharp foods.
9. Be careful not to bite the numbed area, and in case of a child, parents should pay attention.
10. Commit to take medications prescribed by your doctor and to follow his instructions.
Responsibilities:
1. To comply with all laws and regulations of the Ministry of Health and local customs
2. Bring proof of your identity
3. The obligation not to smoke inside the center
4. Inform your physician about all the information concerning your health such as:
(a) the symptoms you complain about
(b) any disease you have recently experienced or are still experiencing in the hospital before?
(c) the medicine you are currently using.
(d)any other information related to your health such as (family history)
(e) notify the doctor of previous surgeries and treatment you have done in any other facility previously
5. If you do not understand what the doctor or any of the medical team tells you about your condition, ask for more explanation.
6. Follow the appointments given to you.
7. You must understand that some cases have priority according to their health status so they have priority in receiving treatment without delay
8. You must comply with the instructions of your doctor and medical team and you will be responsible for the consequences of not following the instructions.
9. Preserve the holdings of the health facility and disseminate of this culture to the members of your family.
10. Strengthen the family connection between you and the medical team of the health facility and other patients.
11. To abide by general rules and respect the religious, doctrinal and intellectual beliefs of others.
12 – Follow safety regulations and instructions at the health facility
List of your rights:
1. You deserve to receive comprehensive care, respects and privacy in a clean and cooperative environment
2. You deserve to receive high quality care by you competent and trained staff
3. You have the right to know the name of your doctor or nurse
4. You have the right to be aware of the diagnosis, treatment plan and potential complications of the crisis
5. You have the right to refuse sharing your file with any one other than medical within the Centre.
6. You have the right to discuss the medical condition and the treatment you receive.
7. You have the right to privacy and confidentiality when receiving treatment and have a doctor/medical team of the same sex during the clinical examination
8. You have the right to be aware of the extent to which your health condition is affected if you refuse the treatment.
9. You are entitled to protection and safety while you are in the establishment respect and appreciation from all technical staff and Centre administration.
10. You are entitled have complete confidentiality of your health and social information
11. Respect for your cultural, social, religious, sectarian and spiritual values and beliefs
12. You have the right to receive translation services when you receiving treatment by a non-Arabic speaking doctor.
13. You have the right to obtain a copy of Rights and Duties.
14. You have the right to refuse to participate in research or to withdraw from any research you have committed to participate.
15. You have the right to submit a written, your oral proposed complaint or any other note to the Director of the Centre.
16. You have the right to ask what you don’t know because asking leads you to knowledge.
17. You have the right to request a transfer to any hospital and to choose a doctor for you and your family.