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When you leave the office, fresh gauze
packs will be in place. These should remain in place until you arrive
home. These packs should be removed and new packs firmly placed. Keep
gauze packs in place for 30 minutes. Repeat this 2-3 times. |
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Slight bleeding is to be expected. The
saliva will be tinged with blood, and the taste of blood might be
present for up to 24 hours after surgery. For any concerns regarding
excessive bleeding, please contact our office. If gauze provided is not
enough, more gauze can be purchased at any pharmacy or moistened tea
bags can be used. |
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You can expect swelling. Swelling is best
controlled with ice packs applied to the affected area for a full 3
days when you are awake. Application for 20 minutes on the area and 20
minutes off the area are usually the most effective. For many
procedures, the swelling peeks on the third day after the procedure. |
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You may be prescribed medications for pain
and possibly an antibiotic. Take these medications as directed.
Generally, the use of ibuprofen 400mg four times a day compliments the
prescription pain medications. We will advise you if this is
appropriate for you. |
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Lower extraction sites are expected to be
sore for two weeks. |
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Swelling and discomfort often peak 3-4
days after surgery. |
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Liquids and soft foods will be most
comfortably tolerated for the first day or two after surgery. Generally
resume normal diet. Avoid very hot liquids, do not consume alcoholic
beverages, and do not use straws for the first 1-2 days. |
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Do not rinse your mouth the day of the
surgery. This will disrupt the clotting process and may cause some
postoperative bleeding. The following day, normal hygiene routines may
be resumed. Begin to rinse your mouth with warm salt water (one
teaspoon in a glass of warm water). Rinse as often as possible,
especially after meals and before bed. Continue this for 7-10 days
after surgery. |
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Patients are advised NOT to smoke for at
least three (3) days after surgery. Smoking will contaminate the wound
and increase the risk of postoperative complications such as
infections, excessive bleeding or painful dry sockets. |
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For most single tooth extractions, you may
resume normal activities the following day. For wisdom teeth
extractions, you will need 3-4 days off your normal routine, keeping
activity to a minimum. We will provide excuses from gym or work as
needed. |
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Minor continuous bleeding from the site is
expected and will continue throughout the first day. Active bleeding
can be controlled with gauze pressure if needed. |
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You can expect swelling. Swelling is best
controlled with ice packs applied to the affected area for a full
3 days when you are awake. Application for 20 minutes on
the area and 20 minutes off the area are usually the most effective. |
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Please refrain from tooth brushing in the
area of the graft for the first two weeks time. You may brush
everywhere else as normal. Utilize Peridex mouth rinse for a full
two minutes four times per day to keep the area free of
plaque. |
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It is very important not to chew in the
area of the graft until we advise you to do so. The bone graft must
remain undisturbed for 5-6 months to heal properly. Please eat foods
which are easy to chew, and not "crunchy." |
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You may be prescribed medications for pain
and an antibiotic. Take these medications as directed. Generally, use
of ibuprofen 400mg four times per day compliments the prescription pain
medication. We will advise you if this is appropriate for you. |
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You may need to reduce your activity for
the first week, especially while swelling is evident and pain
medication is needed. You may increase your activity as these symptoms
subside. |
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Mild to moderate discomfort can be
expected the first week after the procedure. Utilize the prescription
pain medication along with an ibuprofen category medicine (OTC) to
alleviate the discomfort. |
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In some cases, some swelling is expected
the first several days after the procedure. |
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Slight bleeding is expected the first
several days after the procedure. |
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Do not brush or floss the tooth on the
implant for the first 2 weeks after the procedure. Rinse with
perioguard mounthwash for a fill 2 minutes twice per day and continue
to do so until instructed by our office to stop. |
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It is very important to not
eat any foods which require heavy chewing in the area of the impant(s)
for the first 6 weeks after the procedure. If heavy chewing is allowed
to take place, failure of implant healing can occur. |
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It is important to let our office know if
the temporary crown(s) become loose of feels different. |
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Please call our office if you have any
questions or conerns during the healing period. |
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Minor continuous bleeding from the site is
expected and will continue throughout the first day. Active bleeding
can be controlled with gauze pressure if needed. |
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You can expect swelling. Swelling is best
controlled with ice packs applied to the affected area for a full 3
days when you are awake. Application for 20 minutes on the area and 20
minutes off the area are usually the most effective. |
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Please refrain from tooth brushing in the
area of the graft for the first two weeks time. You may brush
everywhere else as normal. Utilize Peridex mouth rinse for a full
two minutes four times per day to keep the area free of
plaque. |
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It is very important not to chew in the
area of the implant until we advise you it is OK to do so. |
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You may be prescribed medications for pain
and possible an antibiotic. Take as directed. You may also use OTC pain
medications like ibuprofen for reduction of discomfort. |
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You may need to decrease your activity,
according to how you are feeling and use of pain medications. You may
return to normal activity as you feel able. |
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