At least 5-6 glasses of liquid should be taken daily. You should compensate for this by increasing your fluid intake. Your food intake will be limited for the first few days. You should prevent dehydration by taking fluids regularly. Refer to the section on suggested diet instructions at the end of the brochure. High calorie, high protein intake is very important. You may eat anything soft by chewing away from the surgical sites. The sucking motion can cause more bleeding by dislodging the blood clot. sedation, liquids should be initially taken. If pain persists, it may require attention and you should call the office. Pain or discomfort following surgery should subside more and more every day. Do not drive an automobile or work around machinery. The prescribed pain medicine will make you groggy and will slow down your reflexes. In certain circumstances, the surgeon may prescribe an optional prescription pain medication that may be used if the above measures are not effective. Research suggests that the most effective regimen to control severe pain is to alternate Extra Strength Tylenol and Ibuprofen. Occasionally, there is severe pain after wisdom teeth surgery. If you have medical problems, please consult with the doctor before taking over-the-counter pain medication in the post-operative period. Painįor moderate pain, Tylenol or Extra Strength Tylenol may be taken every 4-6 hours or Ibuprofen, (Motrin or Advil) three 200 mg tablets (600mg dose) may be taken every 6 hours. Four to five days following surgery, the application of moist heat to the sides of the face is beneficial in reducing the size of the swelling and helps to reduce muscle stiffness in the jaws.
If swelling or jaw stiffness has persisted for several days, there is no cause for alarm. After 36 hours, ice has no proven beneficial effect, but if it helps relieve discomfort, it can be used for the first 4-5 days after surgery. The ice packs should be applied for 30-40 minutes of each hour for the first two days after surgery. Two baggies filled with ice, or ice packs should be applied to the sides of the face where surgery was performed. However, the swelling may be minimized by the immediate use of ice packs. The swelling will not become apparent until the day following surgery and will not reach its maximum until 2-3 days post-operatively. This is the body’s normal reaction to surgery and eventual repair. Swelling around the mouth, cheeks, eyes and sides of the face is not uncommon. The swelling that is normally expected is usually proportional to the surgery involved. If bleeding does not subside, call for further instructions. To minimize further bleeding, do not become excited, sit upright, and avoid exercise. The tannic acid in the tea bag helps to form a clot by contracting bleeding vessels. If bleeding continues, bite on a moistened tea bag for 45-60 minutes. Excessive bleeding may be controlled by first rinsing or wiping any old clots from your mouth, then placing a gauze pad over the area and biting firmly for 45-60 minutes. Slight bleeding, oozing, or redness in the saliva is not uncommon. Refer to the section on swelling for explanation.Ī certain amount of bleeding is to be expected following surgery.
After this time, the gauze pad should be removed and replaced with new gauze if the site continues to bleed. The gauze pad placed over the surgical area should be kept in place for 45-60 minutes.Unnecessary pain and the complications of infection and swelling can be minimized if the instructions are followed carefully. The removal of impacted wisdom teeth is a serious surgical procedure.
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