- DO NOT RINSE or use mouthwash for 24 hours. The following day, rinse with warm water and salt several times a day.
- Bite on the gauze pad for half an hour or more. If oozing persists until bedtime, sleep with head elevated (2 pillows)
- Discomfort is normal following dental procedures. If medication has been given or prescribed, take as instructed. DO NOT take Aspirin!
- Avoid all excessive activity.
- Don't pick at the surgical area
- No spitting
- Do NOT consume liquids through a straw
- Refrain from smoking
- Avoid drinking hot liquids until healing is well established
- THE TOOTHBRUSH may be carefully used in the area of the mouth not involved by the surgical procedures. A clean mouth heals faster.
- Gently apply ice packs to the area for periods of 20 minutes on, 10 minutes off. This procedure should continue for the first 12 hours only.
- DO NOT HESITATE... to call if any questions arise.
