| ORAL SURGERY
POST OPERATIVE
INSTRUCTIONS
Your healing and recovery from this surgical procedure depends on
how well you following these instructions and those given to you
at the time of the procedure.
THE DAY OF THE OPERATION
BLEEDING
1. Keep gauze pack in place at least I hour with constant, firm
pressure.
2. Keep head elevated and rest.
3 .Do Not suck or spit. Do not use straws in drinks. 4. Do not use
straws in drinks.
5. Some oozing and discoloration of saliva is normal. If the bleeding
persists, you can replace the gauze over the extraction site with
a new one.
6. If bleeding continues you can wet a tea bag and place it over
extraction site with constant firm pressure for 30 minutes.
7. If none of these methods stop the bleeding or if the blood appears
to be excessive and bright red, call the doctor.
8. NO alcohol or smoking for.1 days after the surgery.
9. No carbonated drinks (cokes) the day of the surgery.
SWELLING
Ice bags or cold compresses may be applied to area of the surgery
for 5 minutes on and 5 minutes off at a time. (ONLY THE DAY OF SURGERY)
This will help control some of the swelling and bleeding. ~
PAIN
Take prescribed medication or what you would normally take for
a headache. M hours after surgery, a warm compress will help muscle
discomfort.
DIET
Follow your normal diet. You may have to grind up your food. No
sharp foods like potato chips or Doritios for one week.
TWO DAYS AFTER SURGERY
1. Continue antibiotics if prescribed, be sure to take them as prescribed.
2. Brush teeth carefully.
3. Start using warm salt water as a mouth rinse 5 times per day
for one week. (1 Teaspoon of salt added to I 8oz glass of warm water)
4. Continue pain medication, if needed.
5. If you have any questions concerning this treatment, please feel
free to call.
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