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Instructions for Home Care
It is important to take care of your surgery site, so please follow these instructions:
- Bite on gauze for 30 minutes (one half-hour) to stop any bleeding. If bleeding
continues, place another gauze and continue to apply pressure.
- For at least 24 hours do not:
- Smoke
- Drink through a straw
- Drink alcohol, carbonated beverages ("pop"), or hot liquids
- Blow your nose
- Spit excessively
Any of these things may cause the blood clot over the surgery to dislodge from the
"socket," causing a "dry socket" and resulting in unnecessary pain. (Should this happen, call
this office to see the doctor as soon as possible.)
- Do maintain a soft diet for the remainder of the day - things like warm soup,
ice cream, milkshakes (remember, no straws), etc.
- If your pain, discomfort, or bleeding continue or worsen, call the office for a
re-examination.
- If you were given medications, take them according to the instructions. If you
have pain medications at home, you may take them according to the instructions.
- The morning after your procedure, start rinsing gently with warm salt water (1/4
teaspoon of salt to 1 cup of water) every four (4) hours for two (2) days.
- If any problems or questions do arise, please feel free to call the office
835-1130.
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