AFTER EXPOSURE OF IMPACTED TOOTH
Do not disturb the wound. If surgical packing was placed, leave it alone. The pack helps to keep the tooth exposed. If it gets dislodged or falls out, do not get alarmed.
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Arkansas Oral & Facial Surgery
If you have any questions or need any assistance after your procedure, please don’t hesitate to call.
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Bleeding
Some bleeding or redness in the saliva is normal for 24 hours. Excessive bleeding which results in your mouth filling rapidly with blood can frequently be controlled by biting with pressure on a gauze pad placed directly on the bleeding wound for 30 minutes. If bleeding continues, please call for further instructions. Patients taking certain medications may experience more bleeding during the perioperative period.
Swelling
Swelling is a normal occurrence after surgery. To minimize swelling, apply an ice bag or a plastic bag or towel filled with ice cubes on the cheek in the area of surgery. Apply the ice continuously as much as possible for the first 36 hours.
Diet
Drink plenty of fluids. Avoid hot liquids or food. Soft food and liquids should be eaten on the day of surgery. Return to a normal diet as soon as possible unless otherwise directed.
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Oral Hygiene
Mouth cleanliness is essential to good healing. Clean your mouth thoroughly after each meal beginning the day after surgery. Brush your teeth as best you can. Rinse with warm salt water (one teaspoon of salt in a cup of warm water) six times a day. Continue this procedure until healing is complete.
REMEMBER: A clean wound heals better and faster.
Activity
Keep physical activities to a minimum immediately following surgery. If you are considering performing exercise, throbbing or bleeding may occur. If this occurs, you should discontinue exercising. Be aware that your normal nourishment intake is reduced. Exercise may weaken you. If you get light headed, stop exercising.
Arkansas Oral & Facial Surgery Center Locations
Springdale
2926 West Huntsville Avenue
Springdale, AR 72762
Phone: 479-582-3000
Fax: 479-927-3085
springdale@arofsc.com
Fayetteville
3996 N. Frontage Road (near the intersection of Joyce and College Blvd)
Fayetteville, AR 72703
Phone: 479-582-3002
Fax: 479-582-2840
fayetteville@arofsc.com