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NONE OF THE ABOVE ACTIVITIES FOR THE NEXT 5 DAYS
3O MIN. AFTER SURGERY:
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- Bite on gauze for 1 hour. Bleeding is to be expected following oral surgery.
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- The packs may be gently removed after one hour. The gauze may then be changed as necessary.
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- DO NOT RINSE MOUTH FOR 24 HOURS.
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- Do not suck on anything or drink through straws for the next 5 days.
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- To control swelling, place ice packs (towel filled w/crushed ice) on the side of the face. Ice can be used through the 3rd post-operative day.
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- Swelling is not uncommon and may take several days to heal.
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- Teeth should be given their usual care, be gentle in the area of the surgery.
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- Do not participate in any of the activities listed at the top of this page for 5 days.
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45 MIN. AFTER SURGERY:
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- If you take the first pill before the anesthetic has worn off, you should be able to manage any discomfort better.
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- Remove gauze & check for drainage.
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- If still bleeding, place another piece of gauze or a damp tea bag on area & bite firmly for at least 30 minutes to an hour.
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- May need gauze packs placed over surgery site(s) for up to two (2) hours.
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- Lie down & Keep head elevated until bleeding stops.
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- Slight draining may persist for up to 48 hours.
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- Discomfort may follow as the anesthetic wears off.
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- STRICTLY follow the directions given with any medications.
** No driving or operating heavy machinery should be attempted while taking pain medication.
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- Only eat cool, soft foods and liquids on the day of surgery.
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- Avoid anything hot or chewable.
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24 HRS AFTER SURGERY:
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- Eat soft foods and maintain a high fluid intake while healing.
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- Return to your normal diet when comfortable in 5-7 days.
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- Rinse 5 to 10 times DAILY gently with warm salt water (1 tsp. salt per glass of warm water) for 1 week, especially after eating.
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- Do not participate in any of the activities listed at the top of this page for 5 days.
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Remember your follow-up visit:
It is advisable to return for a postoperative visit to make certain healing is progressing satisfactory. A follow-up visit will be scheduled. In the meantime, maintain a healthful diet, observe rules for proper oral hygiene, and visit your dentist for regular checkups.
If pain or swelling occurs after the area has apparently healed or should any condition arise that appears unusual, please contact us:
Dr. Francis J. Cusumano
Office (919) 661-1995
After Hours (919) 819-4288
***BIRTH CONTROL PILLS MAY NOT BE EFFECTIVE WHILE TAKING ANTIBIOTICS***
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