General Post-Operative Instructions

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General Post-Operative Instructions

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General Post-Operative Instructions

Proper care of your mouth following surgery will promote healing and prevent complications. For the first 24 hours, DO NOT rinse, smoke, spit, use a straw, or drink carbonated beverages.

Pain Control

Take 1 Tylenol (325 mg) and 2 Ibuprofen (400 mg) together, every 4-6 hours for any discomfort as needed. Please follow instructions on pain control properly and stay ahead of the pain, not chase the pain.

Bleeding

Keep your head elevated. Keep firm pressure on the gauze for several hours or as directed. Replace gauze as needed or after drinking or taking medicine. Do not be alarmed by swelling or bruising within the first week.

Discomfort

Following oral surgery and bone grafting procedures, some discomfort and sensitivity is to be expected. During the healing process, you may experience slight swelling and increased discomfort; this will subside within a few days.

General Post-Operative Instructions

Proper care of your mouth following surgery will promote healing and prevent complications. For the first 24 hours, DO NOT rinse, smoke, spit, use a straw, or drink carbonated beverages.

Pain Control

Take 1 Tylenol (325 mg) and 2 Ibuprofen (400 mg) together, every 4-6 hours for any discomfort as needed. Please follow instructions on pain control properly and stay ahead of the pain, not chase the pain.

Bleeding

Keep your head elevated. Keep firm pressure on the gauze for several hours or as directed. Replace gauze as needed or after drinking or taking medicine. Do not be alarmed by swelling or bruising within the first week.

Discomfort

Following oral surgery and bone grafting procedures, some discomfort and sensitivity is to be expected. During the healing process, you may experience slight swelling and increased discomfort; this will subside within a few days.

Unusual Symptoms

If you start to notice signs of infection, such as running a fever, foul taste or odor coming from the surgical site, and swelling, please call Simone Dental at  (757) 540-1028.  Proper care following oral surgical procedures will speed recovery and prevent complications.