Après l’exposition d’une dent incluse

Do not disturb the wound. If surgical packing was placed, leave it alone. The pack helps to keep the tooth exposed. If it gets dislodged or falls out do not get alarmed.

Saignement

Some bleeding or redness in the saliva is normal for 24 les heures. Excessive bleeding which results in your mouth filling rapidly with blood can frequently be controlled by biting with pressure on a gauze pad placed directly on the bleeding wound for 30 minutes. If bleeding continues please call for further instructions.

Swelling

Swelling is a normal occurrence after surgery. To minimize swelling, apply an ice bag or a plastic bag or towel filled with ice cubes on the cheek in the area of surgery. Apply the ice continuously as much as possible for the first 36 les heures.

Régime

Drink plenty of fluids. Avoid hot liquids or food. Soft food and liquids should be eaten on the day of surgery. Return to a normal diet as soon as possible unless otherwise directed.

Douleur

You should begin taking pain medication as soon as you feel the local anesthetic wearing off. Pour les douleurs modérées, 1 ou 2 Tylenol or Extra Strength. Tylenol may be taken every 3-4 les heures. Ibuprofène (Advil, Motrin) peut être pris à la place du Tylenol. L'ibuprofène acheté en vente libre entre 200 mg comprimés: 2-3 tablets may be taken every 3-4 hours as needed for pain. Pour les douleurs intenses, le médicament prescrit doit être pris comme indiqué.

Hygiène buccale

Mouth cleanliness is essential to good healing. Clean your mouth thoroughly after each meal beginning the day after surgery. Brush your teeth as best you can. Rinse with warm salt water (1/2 teaspoon of salt in a cup of warm water) six times a day. Continue this procedure until healing is complete.

REMEMBER: A clean wound heals better and faster.

Activité

Keep physical activities to a minimum immediately following surgery. If you are considering exercise, throbbing or bleeding may occur. If this occurs, you should discontinue exercising. Be aware that your normal nourishment intake is reduced. L'exercice peut vous affaiblir. Si vous avez la tête légère, arrêter de faire de l'exercice.