Recommandations
Recommendations following a minor dental surgery
To speed up the healing process after surgery, the Centre dentaire de la gare experts strongly recommend you follow these instructions below. Please note that you may experience some discomfort after surgery and notice swelling of the face.
On the day of the oral surgery
- Use gauzes and keep them in your mouth for about 20 to 30 minutes while applying pressure. When necessary, replace the gauzes every 30 minutes.
- Apply ice on the cheek regularly (20 minutes per hour).
- When bleeding, take a lightly moistened gauze or tea bag and bite it for about twenty minutes.
To avoid after oral surgery
- Rinse mouth or spit
- Drink using a straw
- Smoke
- Eat or drink hot foods or beverages: opt for cold and soft food
- Pursue strenuous activities
What to do in case of pain after a minor oral surgery
- During the first 24 to 72 hours, take medication such as acetaminophen (Tylenol, Atasol) or ibuprofen (Motrin, Advil), or even prescribed medications to ease your pain, but avoid taking aspirin.
- After 48h, you can rinse your mouth three times a day with warm water and salt (2 ml or 1/2 tsp of salt in 250 ml or 1 cup of water) until complete recovery.
- You might notice bruises on your skin. They will gradually disappear within 5 to 7 days.
- It may also be difficult for you to open your mouth. Discomfort will go away within 4 to 5 days.
- If pain intensifies after three days, do not hesitate, and call the clinic.
You will feel better after a few days and will be allowed to resume your regular activities. If pain, severe bleeding, swelling for two to three days or a reaction to a prescribed medication arise, please contact our dentists or hygienists promptly.
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