A nominal amount of bleeding from the surgical site is to be expected over the first 24 hours. If you experience more bleeding than normal, bite down on a piece of gauze for 30 minutes to help a clot form. If this doesn’t stop the bleeding, contact our office.
Pain management is crucial after your oral surgery. You should begin to take pain medication as directed—whether over the counter or prescribed—as soon as you feel the local anesthetic wearing off. If you wait until you are in a lot of pain, it will take longer for the pain reliever to work. We offer Exparel – a non-opioid option for pain management that offers long lasting effective pain relief. Ask our office for more information regarding Exparel.
Depending on your type of oral surgery, your diet may be affected. You may need to limit your diet to liquids and soft foods and avoid chewing on the side of the surgical site. The surgical assistant will discuss specific dietary restrictions prior to your surgery.
Good oral hygiene is essential to good healing. You can brush your teeth the night of surgery. Be gentle initially when brushing the surgical areas. The day following surgery, if prescribed, use the Peridex Oral Rinse twice daily, after breakfast and before bed for one week. Be sure to rinse for at least 30 seconds.
If for any reason you are alarmed or excessively concerned about the condition of your mouth, please call our office or call Dr. Davis.
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