Oral surgery is a complex process. First, you anticipate the procedure and fret about getting a tooth extracted, and secondly, you must render up the patience to heal over a course of several days. Whether you’ve recently undergone oral surgery for a tooth extraction or a restorative treatment such as dental implants, The Oyster Bay Family Dentists will give you strict instructions to follow post-operation.
Immediately following surgery, bleeding will continue. To reduce the amount of bleeding and to help stop it completely, damp gauze should be placed over the extraction site. Be sure to replace the gauze after eating soft foods, and never suck through a straw, as you risk the stitches coming undone. Swelling of the jaw is normal because this is the body’s natural reaction to pain. Swelling can be reduced by applying ice, but if it persists for more than seven days, please call our office.
If you have questions or concerns about oral surgery or post-operative instructions, please give us a call. To learn about the services we provide at the practice, visit www.oysterbaydentists.com for more information. To schedule an appointment with one of our doctors at The Oyster Bay Family Dentists in Oyster Bay, NY, call 516-922-5730.
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