If profuse bleeding continues after 3-4 hours of applied pressure.
If you are unable to maintain nutritious diet after 48 hours.
If the pain and/or swelling increases after the third day.
If an oral bandage becomes dislodged prior to the third day
If you have an allergic reaction to medications such as:
skin rash
hives
elevated temperature
increased and/or erratic heart rate
nausea/vomiting
dizziness/fainting
blurred vision
GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS DO NOT rinse for at least 24 hours after the surgery
DO NOT exercise or do heavy lifting for 3 to 5 days after the surgery
DO NOT smoke for 72 hours!
WHAT TO EXPECT FOLLOWING ANY SURGERY
BLEEDING
To slow or prevent bleeding, bite with light pressure on the gauze pack that has been placed over the surgical area.
Pressure should be applied in 20 to 30 minute intervals and repeated until the bleeding is brought under control. If bleeding persists without slowing for several hours apply a gauze soaked in strong tea and repeat the above steps until the bleeding stops. Exercising and heavy lifting will raise your blood pressure and will dislodge the blood clot and bleeding will resume. Avoid exercising for three to five days following the surgery.
SWELLING
To prevent and/or minimize swelling apply ice packs at 10-minute intervals to the surgical area. After 72 hours apply warm compresses to the area to relieve swelling. Swelling is a natural part of the healing process and can be expected for 3 days to several weeks depending on the nature and the extent of the surgery.
DISCOMFORT
Following most surgical procedures there may or may not be pain, depending on your threshold for pain. You will be provided with medication for discomfort that is appropriate for you. In most cases, a non-narcotic
pain regimen will be given consisting of Acetaminophen (Tylenol) and Ibuprofen (Advil). These two medications, taken together,
will be as effective as a narcotic without any of the side affects associated with narcotics. If a narcotic has been prescribed, follow the directions carefully. If you have any questions about these medications interacting with other medications you are presently taking, please call our office first, your physician and/or pharmacist.
