Prepare for your procedure
Before the procedure
💊 Prescription
Take the prescribed medications, generally one hour before the procedure begins.
🍽 Diet
Eat normally, particularly on the morning of the procedure
Common post-operative effects
• 🩸 Slight oozing or bleeding for 24 to 48 hours.
• 😖 Gradual onset of pain as the anaesthesia wears off.
• 🧊 Post-operative swelling , usually peaking between day 2 and day 3.
• 😬 Temporary limitation in mouth opening..
Post-operative instructions
🩸 Bleeding
Do not spit or rinse your mouth during the first 48 hours.
If bleeding occurs:
Apply a clean gauze pad over the wound.
Bite firmly for 10 minutes without interruption.
💊 Pain management
Take painkillers before the onset of pain for optimal effectiveness.
🧊 Swelling
Apply an ice pack (wrapped in a clean cloth) to the operated area immediately after the procedure.
Repeat in cycles of maximum 20 minutes, several times a day during the first day.
🪥 Oral hygiene
Maintain good hygiene by gently brushing the teeth near the operated area.
If an antiseptic mouthwash is prescribed, use it gently: avoid swishing it forcefully so as not to disturb healing or trigger further bleeding.
🏃 Physical activity
Avoid any physical or sporting activity for 48 hours.
Optimise your comfort
How to use your Oxygen strip?
When to contact the practice?
Please contact the practice:
if persistent bleeding occurs despite repeated pressure,
if severe pain is not relieved by the prescribed medication.
