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Dental Surgery
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After your dental surgery appointment, you will be discharged with cotton gauze(s) in your mouth.
In the first 24 hours
Bite down firmly on the gauze for 30 minutes. Firm pressure will help stop the bleeding. Minimize talking, do not chew or replace the gauze too often, as this will disrupt the forming clot and cause it to bleed for longer
After 30 minutes, you may remove the gauze completely. Take it easy for the rest of the day – avoid physical exertion as increased heart rate and/or blood pressure can cause the wound to start bleeding again
If bleeding restarts again, use the extra cotton gauze provided and bite down firmly for 20 minutes. If you ever run out of gauze, a cold, wet (wrung out so not dripping) teabag can be a good substitute
Avoid eating while you are still numb. You may drink through a straw. After the numbness wears off, stick to soft and cold food (such as yoghurt, smoothies, ice cream, baby food) for the first day. Avoid hot and crunchy food, including hot tea or coffee. Cold constricts blood vessels so can help reduce bleeding; while heat expands and encourages bleeding
Avoid brushing the teeth on the affected side for the first 24 hours, in order to avoid trauma to the healing wound
If you have sutures, do avoid playing or flicking it with your tongue. They are dissolvable within 7-10 days and do not need any intervention
Do not smoke or drink alcohol (especially if you have been given a prescription). This will increase the risk of infection
Take your prescribed medications as instructed
After the first 24 hours
You may eat and drink what you can tolerate. Most people find it easier to start with soft food such as pasta or rice
For more involved surgical procedures, expect some swelling and bruising to commence after the first 24 hours and it will peak at 48 hours. This is a normal part of the healing process. While this generally does not affect your daily routine, depending on your work requirements, we may provide a medical certificate should you require one
Try to keep the extraction site as clean as possible, mix 1 teaspoon of salt and a cup of warm water as a mouth rinse
If you experience any of the following concerns, please contact us immediately:
A high fever (over 38 degree Celsius)
Severe nausea and vomiting
Bleeding that cannot be contained despite following the instructions above
Swelling that is spreading towards your eyes, or neck
Difficulty breathing or swallowing
Call Us Now
Dental Surgery
Invisalign
Botox and Fillers
Whitening
After your dental surgery appointment, you will be discharged with cotton gauze(s) in your mouth.
In the first 24 hours
Bite down firmly on the gauze for 30 minutes. Firm pressure will help stop the bleeding. Minimize talking, do not chew or replace the gauze too often, as this will disrupt the forming clot and cause it to bleed for longer
After 30 minutes, you may remove the gauze completely. Take it easy for the rest of the day – avoid physical exertion as increased heart rate and/or blood pressure can cause the wound to start bleeding again
If bleeding restarts again, use the extra cotton gauze provided and bite down firmly for 20 minutes. If you ever run out of gauze, a cold, wet (wrung out so not dripping) teabag can be a good substitute
Avoid eating while you are still numb. You may drink through a straw. After the numbness wears off, stick to soft and cold food (such as yoghurt, smoothies, ice cream, baby food) for the first day. Avoid hot and crunchy food, including hot tea or coffee. Cold constricts blood vessels so can help reduce bleeding; while heat expands and encourages bleeding
Avoid brushing the teeth on the affected side for the first 24 hours, in order to avoid trauma to the healing wound
If you have sutures, do avoid playing or flicking it with your tongue. They are dissolvable within 7-10 days and do not need any intervention
Do not smoke or drink alcohol (especially if you have been given a prescription). This will increase the risk of infection
Take your prescribed medications as instructed
After the first 24 hours
You may eat and drink what you can tolerate. Most people find it easier to start with soft food such as pasta or rice
For more involved surgical procedures, expect some swelling and bruising to commence after the first 24 hours and it will peak at 48 hours. This is a normal part of the healing process. While this generally does not affect your daily routine, depending on your work requirements, we may provide a medical certificate should you require one
Try to keep the extraction site as clean as possible, mix 1 teaspoon of salt and a cup of warm water as a mouth rinse
If you experience any of the following concerns, please contact us immediately:
A high fever (over 38 degree Celsius)
Severe nausea and vomiting
Bleeding that cannot be contained despite following the instructions above
Swelling that is spreading towards your eyes, or neck
Difficulty breathing or swallowing
Call Us Now
Dental Surgery
Invisalign
Botox and Fillers
Whitening
After your dental surgery appointment, you will be discharged with cotton gauze(s) in your mouth.
In the first 24 hours
Bite down firmly on the gauze for 30 minutes. Firm pressure will help stop the bleeding. Minimize talking, do not chew or replace the gauze too often, as this will disrupt the forming clot and cause it to bleed for longer
After 30 minutes, you may remove the gauze completely. Take it easy for the rest of the day – avoid physical exertion as increased heart rate and/or blood pressure can cause the wound to start bleeding again
If bleeding restarts again, use the extra cotton gauze provided and bite down firmly for 20 minutes. If you ever run out of gauze, a cold, wet (wrung out so not dripping) teabag can be a good substitute
Avoid eating while you are still numb. You may drink through a straw. After the numbness wears off, stick to soft and cold food (such as yoghurt, smoothies, ice cream, baby food) for the first day. Avoid hot and crunchy food, including hot tea or coffee. Cold constricts blood vessels so can help reduce bleeding; while heat expands and encourages bleeding
Avoid brushing the teeth on the affected side for the first 24 hours, in order to avoid trauma to the healing wound
If you have sutures, do avoid playing or flicking it with your tongue. They are dissolvable within 7-10 days and do not need any intervention
Do not smoke or drink alcohol (especially if you have been given a prescription). This will increase the risk of infection
Take your prescribed medications as instructed
After the first 24 hours
You may eat and drink what you can tolerate. Most people find it easier to start with soft food such as pasta or rice
For more involved surgical procedures, expect some swelling and bruising to commence after the first 24 hours and it will peak at 48 hours. This is a normal part of the healing process. While this generally does not affect your daily routine, depending on your work requirements, we may provide a medical certificate should you require one
Try to keep the extraction site as clean as possible, mix 1 teaspoon of salt and a cup of warm water as a mouth rinse
If you experience any of the following concerns, please contact us immediately:
A high fever (over 38 degree Celsius)
Severe nausea and vomiting
Bleeding that cannot be contained despite following the instructions above
Swelling that is spreading towards your eyes, or neck
Difficulty breathing or swallowing
Call Us Now
Dental Surgery
Invisalign
Botox and Fillers
Whitening
After your dental surgery appointment, you will be discharged with cotton gauze(s) in your mouth.
In the first 24 hours
Bite down firmly on the gauze for 30 minutes. Firm pressure will help stop the bleeding. Minimize talking, do not chew or replace the gauze too often, as this will disrupt the forming clot and cause it to bleed for longer
After 30 minutes, you may remove the gauze completely. Take it easy for the rest of the day – avoid physical exertion as increased heart rate and/or blood pressure can cause the wound to start bleeding again
If bleeding restarts again, use the extra cotton gauze provided and bite down firmly for 20 minutes. If you ever run out of gauze, a cold, wet (wrung out so not dripping) teabag can be a good substitute
Avoid eating while you are still numb. You may drink through a straw. After the numbness wears off, stick to soft and cold food (such as yoghurt, smoothies, ice cream, baby food) for the first day. Avoid hot and crunchy food, including hot tea or coffee. Cold constricts blood vessels so can help reduce bleeding; while heat expands and encourages bleeding
Avoid brushing the teeth on the affected side for the first 24 hours, in order to avoid trauma to the healing wound
If you have sutures, do avoid playing or flicking it with your tongue. They are dissolvable within 7-10 days and do not need any intervention
Do not smoke or drink alcohol (especially if you have been given a prescription). This will increase the risk of infection
Take your prescribed medications as instructed
After the first 24 hours
You may eat and drink what you can tolerate. Most people find it easier to start with soft food such as pasta or rice
For more involved surgical procedures, expect some swelling and bruising to commence after the first 24 hours and it will peak at 48 hours. This is a normal part of the healing process. While this generally does not affect your daily routine, depending on your work requirements, we may provide a medical certificate should you require one
Try to keep the extraction site as clean as possible, mix 1 teaspoon of salt and a cup of warm water as a mouth rinse
If you experience any of the following concerns, please contact us immediately:
A high fever (over 38 degree Celsius)
Severe nausea and vomiting
Bleeding that cannot be contained despite following the instructions above
Swelling that is spreading towards your eyes, or neck
Difficulty breathing or swallowing
Call Us Now
Dental Surgery
Invisalign
Botox and Fillers
Whitening
After your dental surgery appointment, you will be discharged with cotton gauze(s) in your mouth.
In the first 24 hours
Bite down firmly on the gauze for 30 minutes. Firm pressure will help stop the bleeding. Minimize talking, do not chew or replace the gauze too often, as this will disrupt the forming clot and cause it to bleed for longer
After 30 minutes, you may remove the gauze completely. Take it easy for the rest of the day – avoid physical exertion as increased heart rate and/or blood pressure can cause the wound to start bleeding again
If bleeding restarts again, use the extra cotton gauze provided and bite down firmly for 20 minutes. If you ever run out of gauze, a cold, wet (wrung out so not dripping) teabag can be a good substitute
Avoid eating while you are still numb. You may drink through a straw. After the numbness wears off, stick to soft and cold food (such as yoghurt, smoothies, ice cream, baby food) for the first day. Avoid hot and crunchy food, including hot tea or coffee. Cold constricts blood vessels so can help reduce bleeding; while heat expands and encourages bleeding
Avoid brushing the teeth on the affected side for the first 24 hours, in order to avoid trauma to the healing wound
If you have sutures, do avoid playing or flicking it with your tongue. They are dissolvable within 7-10 days and do not need any intervention
Do not smoke or drink alcohol (especially if you have been given a prescription). This will increase the risk of infection
Take your prescribed medications as instructed
After the first 24 hours
You may eat and drink what you can tolerate. Most people find it easier to start with soft food such as pasta or rice
For more involved surgical procedures, expect some swelling and bruising to commence after the first 24 hours and it will peak at 48 hours. This is a normal part of the healing process. While this generally does not affect your daily routine, depending on your work requirements, we may provide a medical certificate should you require one
Try to keep the extraction site as clean as possible, mix 1 teaspoon of salt and a cup of warm water as a mouth rinse
If you experience any of the following concerns, please contact us immediately:
A high fever (over 38 degree Celsius)
Severe nausea and vomiting
Bleeding that cannot be contained despite following the instructions above
Swelling that is spreading towards your eyes, or neck
Difficulty breathing or swallowing
Call Us Now
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