Surgical Instructions
What to expect after surgery
- Bleeding is normal and may even ooze from the surgical site.
- Roll a piece of gauze and apply pressure change gauze every 20 mins or sooner as needed.
- Swelling near the surgical site is normal.
- You can apply an ice pack wrapped in a paper towel to the outside of your face to help reduce swelling
- Pain and discomfort will occur after any surgical procedure please follow the provided medication schedule for the next 48hrs
- Small pieces of bone may continue to be expelled from the surgical site as a normal part of healing
- After any SEDATION a driver must be present at the end of your appointment to help you to the car and strong enough to assist you into the car
- After leaving the office a caretaker must stay with you for the remainder of the day
Post surgical instructions
Do
- Rinse the site and adjacent teeth 5x daily for the first 5 days with the given antiseptic rinse and brush tip
- After first 5 days, continue to rinse the surgical site 3x daily until post-op appointment
- Brush teeth 3x daily until post op appointment
- Chew on the opposite side of your mouth for 2 weeks
- Ice for 15-20 mins 4x daily if needed to reduce swelling
Do NOT
- Smoke or vape for 1 week
- smoking promotes bleeding and interferes with healing
- Spit or suck through a straw for 2 weeks
- as it may dislodge the blood clot and cause dry socket
- Disturb the wound by touching the site or stiches with fingers or your tongue
- Exercise for 24hrs after procedure
- Sneeze or blow your nose after a sinus lift
Dental Surgery FAQs
What can I eat?
Eat soft foods the day of surgery. While your extraction site is healing avoid chewing on that side of your mouth and avoid crunchy and hard foods.
When can I return to work?
You should be able to return to work right away.
Can I drink Alcohol?
Avoid any alcohol consumption for 24hrs after any sedation.
Can I use THC?
No THC in any form for 24hrs post procedure.
Why is there still a hole where my tooth was removed?
It is normal for an extraction site to take up to 2 months to close completely and heal.
What is the white material coming out of my extraction site?
It is likely not an infection. We over pack the site with white graft material. It is a healthy part of healing for excess to be expelled.