Post surgical care Post surgical care

  • Wound care

    1. Firmly bite on the gauze placed over the wound for 30 minutes, then remove it delicately.
    2. Do not smoke for at least 12 hours as smoking greatly increases healing time.

  • Bleeding

    1. A minimal amount of blood loss throughout your procedure is normal. In the morning you may find a blood stain on your pillow, and as a result we recommend using an older pillow case the first night after your procedure.
    2. Do not spit nor consume thick fluids through a straw as this increases bleeding.
    3. If you experience recurrent bleeding, place a small moist piece of guaze directly on the wound site and bite down firmly for 30 min.
    4. Keep your head upright or assume a semi sitting position.

  • Symptoms

    1. Certain symptoms are normal after a surgical procedure. It is possible to manage symptoms very well, but not eliminate them; by taking non-prescription or pain medication prescribed by our dentist or oral surgeon.
    2. Take your pain medication with a whole glass of water. Only eat a little should the medication cause nausea.
    3. If your taking prescribed pain medication, do not drive nor consume alcohol.

  • Diet

    1. It is important to drink a lot of water. Do not drink thick liquids through a straw, as this may increase bleeding.
    2. Try to eat regular meals like you would normally as soon as possible after your surgical procedure. Cold, soft items such as ice cream or yogurt can be the best food for the first day.

  • Oral Hygiene

    1. Do not rinse your mouth or brush your teeth for the first 8 hours.
    2. Then delicately rinse your mouth with warm, salty water (1/2 a teaspoon per glass of water) every 4 hours
    3. Delicately brush your teeth with the exception of the surgical area.

  • Swelling

    1. Tissue swelling after surgery is normal. It is the greatest after approximately 48 hours and it begins to subside after 4-6 days.
    2. Apply a cold compress near the surgical area for the first 12 hours which will help limit the size of the swelling and decrease unpleasant symptoms.

  • Rest

    1. Avoid strenuous physical activity 12 hours after your procedure./span>

  • Bruising

    1. In the vicinity of your surgical area you may notice moderate bruising. This is a normal reaction in some people and it should not be a reason to worry. After 7-14 days it usually disappears.

  • Jaw cramps/locking

    1. After your procedure you may experience cramping in the muscles of mastication which may limit the opening of your mouth. This is normal and the symptoms will disappear within 5-10 days.

  • Sutures

    1. If sutures were applied during your procedure it necessary to remove them after 7 days. A follow up appointment will be scheduled for you the day of your surgery.

  • Contact our clinic

    1. If you experience extreme pain which cannot be controlled with pain medication.
    2. If you experience bleeding that cannot be controlled by biting on gauze.
    3. If your swelling increases 3 days after surgery.
    4. If you have a fever.
    5. If you have any questions.


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