Capital Dental Group
Post – Operative Care Instructions for Home Care
It is important to take care of your surgery site,
So please follow these instructions:
Bite on gauze for 30 minutes to stop bleeding.
If the surgical site hasn’t stop bleeding, place another gauze, and continue to apply pressure.
For at least 24 hours do not:
- Smoke (and for the next 5 days)
- Drink through a straw
- Drink alcohol, carbonated beverages “pop”, or hot liquids
- Blow your nose excessively
- Spit excessively
Any of these things may cause the blood clot over the surgery to dislodge from the “socket”, causing a “dry socket” and resulting in unnecessary pain. Should this happen, call this office to see the doctor as soon as possible.
Do maintain a soft diet for the remainder of the day; things like warm soup, ice cream, milk shakes, etc.
If your pain, discomfort, or bleeding continues or worsens,call the office for re-examination.
If you were given medications,take them according to the instructions. If you have pain medications at home, you may take them according to the instructions.
Tomorrow morning, start rinsing gently warm salt water(1/4 teaspoon of salt to 1 cup of water) every four (4) hours for (2) weeks.
If any problems or questions arise please call us at Capital Dental Group at 661-861-8000.
8701 Camino Media, Suite A, Bakersfield, CA 93311