THE DAY FOLLOWING
SURGERY AND THEREAFTER
-
On the morning of the day following surgery, rinse your mouth
carefully with the solution made by adding 1/2 teaspoon of salt
to a large glass of warm water. Repeat three times a day until
remaining soreness subsides. Resume brushing any remaining teeth
and your regular oral hygiene as soon as possible. Do not avoid
brushing the area as this will cause more inflammation in the
area. Please do not use a syringe or Water Pik to aggressively
rinse during the first week. This can dislodge the blood clot.
- You
may experience a slight elevation in temperature for 24 to 48
hours. If temperature continues, contact us.
- DO
NOT WORRY ABOUT STITCHES. Stitches (also known as sutures) are
usually placed to control bleeding, aid healing and help prevent
food from collecting in the surgical site - - especially for
lower teeth. The sutures we use dissolve in 3 to 5 days and
DO NOT HAVE TO BE REMOVED.
- ANY
SWELLING, SORENESS, OR STIFFNESS IN THE JAW MUSCLES can be relieved
by applying a warm moist towel to the affected side of the face
several times a day. Moist heat should be used after the first
24 hours. If swelling, tenderness, or pain should increase after
the first few days, call the office.
- Sometimes
a soft diet may be necessary for the first few days following
surgery. Most patients are able to resume regular food intake
within a short time.
- Bruising
marks may appear on the skin of the face during the first few
days after surgery. Moist heat application will help relieve
this condition once gain. You may also experience dryness around
the corners of your mouth if they are stretched out. Keep them
moist with lip ointment.
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