Februari 06, 2017
welcome to monroe oral maxillofacial & implantsurgery. our team is honored to be working with you to achieve the oral surgery resultsthat you desire. to ensure optimal comfort and recovery after your surgery, please followthese simple post-operative instructions. post-operative instructions:this video will cover important information regarding proper post-surgical informationfor adherence after the exposure of an impacted tooth.if you are undergoing this procedure, it is important to follow these instructions exactlyto ensure optimal healing and quick recovery. after your surgery, do not disturb the woundor the packing that is placed inside your mouth.this packing is in place to keep the tooth
exposed, however, do not be alarmed if thispacking falls out or moves from its original positioning.if your surgeon has attached a small gold chain to the impacted tooth, it is essentialthat your orthodontist activate the chain as soon as possible prior to your surgery.if this chain becomes dislodged from the tooth, please contact our office immediately to havethe chain replaced. a small amount of bleeding is common for upto 24 hours. if you experience excessive bleeding (yourmouth fills up rapidly with blood), place a gauze pad directly over the extraction siteand hold it in place with firm biting pressure for around thirty (30) minutes or until thebleeding can be controlled.
if your bleeding does not slow, please callour office. swelling is normal after surgery and is amajor cause of post-extraction discomfort. swelling can be reduced by applying an icepack to the side of your face for ten (10) minutes, transfer it to the opposite sidefor another ten (10) minutes. continue icing the face as much as possiblefor the first 24 hours. do not freeze the skin.these measures will not eliminate swelling, but they help to reduce its severity.it is important to drink fluids after your surgery.start with clear liquids, such as apple juice, tea or broth.always cool down any hot foods or liquids
during the first 24 hours.you should eat only soft food on the day of your surgery. for example, soups, eggs, mashedpotatoes. gradually build your appetite back up to normaleating habits as soon as possible unless otherwise directed.discomfort is normal after any surgery. if you are not allergic or intolerant to non-steroidalanti-inflammatory drugs, start taking ibuprofen (also known as advil or motrin) or tylenolas soon as you feel the local anesthetic wearing off.if you are asthmatic, do not take ibuprofen unless you have tolerated it in the past.if your pain is not controlled by the ibuprofen alone, take your prescribed narcotic in addition.ibuprofen and your prescribed narcotic can
be taken together.be certain to take your pain medicines with food. this will help prevent nausea.remember, narcotic pain medicine will impair your judgment and reflexesbegin brushing your teeth the day after surgery. it is important to brush all of your teeth,even if the teeth and gums are sensitive. bacterial plaque and food accumulation nearthe extraction site will delay healing. begin salt water rinses the day after surgeryand continue until the surgery site heals. rinse with warm salt water 6 times each day.to make the salt water solution, dissolve 1/2 teaspoon of salt in a small glass of warmtap water. if you have any additional questions, pleasecall our office. our staff is happy to help
you in any way we can to make your post-operativerecovery successful. thank you.
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