Post-Op Surgical Instructions
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Please follow these instructions for your post operative care:
- Do NOT smoke.
- It is okay to begin gently brushing the teeth on the day of surgery using a soft toothbrush.
- Mild oozing of blood is normal for 24-48 hrs.
- Call the office if you have persistent heavy bleeding that does not stop with direct pressure on the site.
- If you were given a prescription mouthwash use as directed on the bottle.
- Keep a soft diet for a couple of days and chew on the opposite side.
- The sutures will dissolve on their own in 7-10 days or will be removed at your follow-up appointment.
More questions?
Please review the attached PDF of our complete post-surgical instructions or call our office if you have further questions regarding your surgery.