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- A small amount of bleeding is to be expected following the operation. If bleeding occurs, place a gauze pad directly over the bleeding socket and apply biting pressure for one hour. If bleeding continues, a moist tea bag can be used for one hour. When bleeding occurs, avoid hot liquids, exercise, and elevate the head. If bleeding persists, call our office immediately.
- Do not remove immediate denture unless the bleeding is severe. Expect some oozing around the side of the denture.
- Use ice packs (externally) on the same side of the face as the operated area. Apply ice for the first 36 hours only. Apply ice on and off every 20 minutes.
- For mild discomfort use aspirin, Tylenol or ibuprofen (Advil or Motrin) as directed
- For severe pain use the prescribed medication as directed. If the pain does not begin to subside in 2 days, or increases after 2 days, please call our office.
- Drink plenty of fluids.
- Do not rinse your mouth for the first post-operative day, or while there is bleeding. After the first day, use a warm water rinse every 4 hours. After you have seen your dentist for denture adjustment, remove your denture and rinse 3 to 4 times a day.
- Restrict your diet to liquids and soft foods, which are comfortable for you to eat. As the wounds heal, you will be able to advance your diet.
- The removal of many teeth at one time is quite different than the extraction of one or two teeth.
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- Bone may be smoothed prior to the insertion of a denture, the following conditions may occur, all of which are considered normal:
- The area operated on will swell reaching a maximum in two days. Swelling and discoloration around the eye may occur. The application of a moist warm towel will help eliminate the discoloration quicker. The towel should be applied continuously for as long as tolerable beginning 36 hours after surgery (remember ice packs are used for the first 36 hours only)
- A sore throat may develop. The muscles of the throat are near the extraction sites. Swelling into the throat muscles can cause discomfort. This is normal and should subside in 2-3 days.
- If the corners of the mouth are stretched, they may dry out and crack. Your lips should be kept moist with an ointment. There may be a slight elevation of temperature for 24-48 hours. If temperature continues, please notify our office.
- If immediate dentures have been inserted, sore spots may develop. In most cases, your dentist will see you within 24-48 hours after surgery and make the necessary adjustments to relieve those sore spots. Failure to do so may result in severe denture sores, which may prolong the healing process.
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