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AFTER PERIO SURGERY
Care of the mouth following a surgical procedure is essential in the healing process. There is a certain amount of swelling, discoloration, discomfort and bleeding which can be expected.
BLEEDING: Some bleeding and oozing is expected for several hours. Avoid spitting and use of a straw as they may provoke oozing. If bleeding is more than slight, use a piece of gauze or a moistened tea bag over the area and again apply firm pressure for 30 minutes.
SWELLING: Some degree of swelling is normal and can be minimized with the use of ice or cold packs applied to the face at the surgery site for 30 minutes and then removed for 30 minutes. This should only be done for the first 24 hours. Maximum swelling will occur about the second or third post-operative day and then slowly recede.
DISCOMFORT: If prescription was given, use as directed. The prescription should be filled promptly and taken exactly as directed before the local anesthesia wears off. Do not take pain medication on an empty stomach as it may cause nausea. If prescription was not given, over-the-counter medications (Tylenol or Advil) can be taken as directed.
RINSING: Rinsing is to be avoided for the first 24 hours after surgery and longer if persistent bleeding occurs.
DIET: A soft or liquid diet is recommended for 7 full days following surgery. Foods like soft fish, yogurt, oatmeal, and warm soups are best. This will help the healing process. Until local anesthesia (numbness) wears off, be careful chewing to prevent biting the numb area.
BRUSHING AND FLOSSING: Avoid brushing or flossing the surgery till after your follow up appointment with Dr. Mudgil.
Please do not hesitate to call 516-597-4272 if you should have any questions or concerns.
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AFTER IMPLANT SURGERY
Care of the mouth following a surgical procedure is essential in the healing process. There is a certain amount of swelling, discoloration, discomfort and bleeding which can be expected.
BLEEDING: Some bleeding and oozing is expected for several hours. Avoid spitting and use of a straw as they may provoke oozing. If bleeding is more than slight, use a piece of gauze or a moistened tea bag over the area and again apply firm pressure for 30 minutes.
SWELLING: Some degree of swelling is normal and can be minimized with the use of ice or cold packs applied to the face at the surgery site for 30 minutes and then removed for 30 minutes. This should only be done for the first 24 hours. Maximum swelling will occur about the second or third post-operative day and then slowly recede.
DISCOMFORT: If prescription was given, use as directed. The prescription should be filled promptly and taken exactly as directed before the local anesthesia wears off. Do not take pain medication on an empty stomach as it may cause nausea. If prescription was not given, over-the-counter medications (Tylenol or Advil) can be taken as directed.
RINSING: Rinsing is to be avoided for the first 24 hours after surgery and longer if persistent bleeding occurs.
DIET: A soft or liquid diet is recommended for 7 full days following surgery. Foods like soft fish, yogurt, oatmeal, and warm soups are best. This will help the healing process. Until local anesthesia (numbness) wears off, be careful chewing to prevent biting the numb area.
Oral Hygiene: Good Oral hygiene is imperative in maintaining the health of your dental implant. Dr. Mudgil will prescribe you an antibiotic and a mouth wash to start the day PRIOR to your surgery and continue as directed for the next couple of days. Warm Salt water rinses should also be started after the dental implant surgery to help with the healing. Brushing your teeth and maintaining good oral hygiene is imperative to the long term stability of your implant.
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AFTER SUTURE REMOVAL
1. Care of the mouth is essential to proper healing. Use the plaque control devices (toothbrushes, proxabrush,
etc.) as instructed, even if bleeding occurs. A cleaner mouth
enhances and expedites the healing process.
2 . Some food may become lodged between the teeth. This
problem will diminish with healing. A soft diet might be best for a few days, but you can eat whatever is comfortable.
3. Some discomfort can be expected for the first few days but will
gradually subside with healing of the tissue.
4. Patients may experience tooth sensitivity to hot and/or cold.
Sensitivity to heat may last 1-2 weeks. Sensitivity to cold may last
for longer, in some cases up to 3-4 months. Teeth on the operated side of the mouth may feel “higher” than other teeth in the mouth. This is temporary, so do not be concerned.
5. Mobility of the teeth on the operated side may increase somewhat. Do not be concerned, as teeth will usually tighten up after time. In extremely complicated cases this may take up to 6 months. Patients with extreme bone loss, who need permanent periodontal splinting after periodontal surgery is complete, will continue to exhibit mobility until the teeth are splinted together.