Swallow the saliva tinged with blood. Spitting can
increase bleeding. |
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Retain the cotton placed at the surgery site by biting
into it for about one hour. Do not replace the cotton
yourself. You may have an icecream / cold milk-shake after
the cotton is removed. Ice pack sponging over the face in
the area of surgery helps control swelling and bleeding. |
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Do not chew up numb lips or cheeks. (Caution – observe
children) |
Consume only cold, soft foodstuffs during the day after
the procedure. Start off with an
icecream or milkshake after 30 mts. No carbonated drinks
or hard food for 1 day. |
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Take rest on the day of surgery. If you should lie down,
prop up your head with pillows. |
Do not disturb the surgery area with the tongue, fingers
or any other object. Be cautious
while brushing your teeth. |
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Lukewarm salt-water rinse thrice a day, from the second
day after extraction–for 2-3 days. |
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Kindly have the complete course of drugs prescribed by the
doctor. |
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Report to us after seven days for suture removal. |
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Bony prominences or spicules – if present, to be left
undisturbed. Alert your doctor. |
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Don’t use cigarettes, pan and liquor etc.- during the
medication phase. |
Restriction in mouth opening & swelling may be present
during the post extraction phase. If it’s troubling, alert
your doctor. You may develop mild bruising over the skin
in the area of
extraction – do not worry. |
