![]() ![]() The following may occur, all of which are considered NORMAL: They generally work themselves out or are soon covered with tissue and smoothed down by absorption. These are hard edges or prominence of the bony process noticed after the extraction and sometimes mistaken for part of the tooth. ![]() Rest is a very important factor in all healing. Patients should be aware that proper diet is essential for proper healing. Avoid using a straw for the first 72 hours. Eat any nourishing food which may be appealing. Soft diet is advisable for the first 24 hours. Please avoid smoking for 5-7 days following your surgery, since this will dramatically increase the chances of a “Dry Socket” and possible delay overall healing. PAINĪ certain amount of pain following surgery is normal and to be expected. Ifswelling persists the third day, discontinue the ice packs and apply WARM WET dressings to the outside of your face. Use an ice-bag or towel saturated in ice water against cheek for 20 minutes on an 20 minutes off for the first 48 hours. Swelling may start AFTER surgery but is no cause for alarm. While we realize that your surgical site is uncomfortable, sustained, direct pressure is the best way to control post-op bleeding. An ice bag applied to the face may also be helpful (20 minutes on 20 minutes off). Biting pressure on a moistened tea bag is a method which will often aid in stopping bleeding. If the bleeding persists, STOP RINSING YOUR MOUTH, remove any large excess jellied blood clots, place a roll of gauze over the wound and bite down firmly for one hour by the clock. You may bleed off & on for several days post-op. BLEEDINGĪ certain amount of bleeding is to be expected following oral surgery. ![]() Rinse gently after meals for 2 weeks post-op. The next day, use solution consisting of a quarter teaspoon of table salt dissolved in a glass of warm water. RINSINGĭo not rinse the mouth for 24 hours after the extraction. Don’t be afraid if the bleeding increases somewhat as cleaning the wound is important. Please Gently & Thoroughly brush the gum tissues around the surgical site beginning the next day. BRUSHINGĬlean wounds heal better than dirty wounds. NOTE: With swelling due to infection at the time of extraction – use no ice. The earlier this is started, the more effective it will be. Put an ice-bag or cold towel to your face, 20 minutes on, 20 minutes off while awake for the first 48 hours. ![]()
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