Sunday, August 21, 2016

What's the best way to take care of someone recovering from wisdom tooth surgery?

When you undergo any  dental surgery, Dentist usually handover checklist to us. It is mentioned in checklist what to do and what not to do after surgery. It is necessary to take precaution after surgery to avoid bleeding and infection. 
  1. Don’t try to remove cotton ball after surgery to see how bad it looks, Otherwise u will start bleeding moderately. Don’t try to touch the operation site until your stitches have been removed
  2. Eat Ice cream after surgery
  3. Use ice pack for first 24–48 hrs. Remember Swelling will increase on second day after operation. Thereafter it will reduce gradually. After one week there should be no swelling. If it is there then there is some problem.
  4. Restrict your physical activity after operation to avoid bleeding.
  5. Brush carefully. Don’t touch operated site.
  6. Eat soft
  7. Don’t Floss immidiately after surgery
  8. Take medicine time to time
  9. My dentist told me to floss gently with Luke warm salt water 4 days after surgery to keep operated area clean and hygienic ( ask your dentist before you do that).
  10. After your stitches removed, use dentist recommended mild mouthwash and ultra soft tooth brush to avoid irritation.

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