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Post Operative Instructions For EXTRACTION

The document provides post-operative instructions for patients who have had dental extractions or oral surgery. It instructs patients to bite on gauze for 30-60 minutes after the procedure to prevent bleeding, and to avoid spitting, rinsing, smoking or drinking through a straw for 24 hours. It recommends salt water rinses and applying cold compresses to reduce swelling, and advises that some pain, bleeding and difficulty opening the mouth are normal signs of healing. Patients should take pain medication as directed, avoid heavy activity, and contact the office if any unusual problems arise.

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Post Operative Instructions For EXTRACTION

The document provides post-operative instructions for patients who have had dental extractions or oral surgery. It instructs patients to bite on gauze for 30-60 minutes after the procedure to prevent bleeding, and to avoid spitting, rinsing, smoking or drinking through a straw for 24 hours. It recommends salt water rinses and applying cold compresses to reduce swelling, and advises that some pain, bleeding and difficulty opening the mouth are normal signs of healing. Patients should take pain medication as directed, avoid heavy activity, and contact the office if any unusual problems arise.

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Post-Operative Instructions for

Extractions and Oral Surgery

(Oro Facial Dental Practice Limited)

 Continue biting on the gauze for 30-60 minutes following your procedure. Do NOT spit,

rinse, suck (using a straw), smoke, drink carbonated or alcoholic beverages for at least 24
hours.

 Passively empty your mouth when needed. The goal is to keep blood clot in the socket to
prevent

bleeding and a painful complication known as DRY SOCKET

 Oral hygiene: Brush gently. A gentle lukewarm salt water rinse can be used to freshen

your mouth. But again, do not spit; just let the fluid passively empty. The corners of

your mouth may become cracked and dry – moisturize frequently.

 Discomfort: Over-the-counter- pain medication (Ibuprofen, paracetamol etc) may be

taken as directed on the bottle to relieve discomfort.

 Swelling: Apply cold compresses to affected area at 10 minute intervals for the first 24

hours to minimize swelling. Any swelling that occurs usually begins to diminish within

72 hours; call the office if there is no change.

 Bleeding: Some oozing of blood is normal for the first 12-24 hours. Put a hand towel on

your pillow as some drooling can occur when you are numb. If you experience excessive

bleeding, apply firm pressure with 1-2 folded gauze pads or damp tea bag on the

affected area for 30-60 minutes and keep your head elevated. Call the office if the

bleeding does not subside.

 Diet: Drink plenty of fluids.


Avoid carbonated and alcoholic beverages.

A soft diet will be easiest: yogurt, milkshakes (no straw), soups, fish, pasta.

Nothing too spicy is recommended.

 It is normal to have a little tenderness while chewing and difficulty opening wide.
 Stitches: If you have received sutures, avoid playing with them. A fifteen minute

appointment will be needed to remove the sutures in 7-10 days.

 Prescriptions: If you have been prescribed antibiotics, take them as directed until they

are all gone, even if symptoms dissipate. Some antibiotics can interfere with the

effectiveness of birth control pills or other medications. If pain medication or a mouth

rinse is prescribed take as directed.

 You will most likely experience one or more of the following symptoms:

Minor pain, swelling, bruising, limitation in opening or closing your mouth, pain in jaw

or ear, sore throat. It is important to listen to your body and take it easy.

No heavy lifting, spitting, sucking, alcohol or smoking.

In case of any unusual disturbances, questions or any post-surgical problems, please call the

Office.

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