DENTAL ORAL SURGERY WITH INTRAVENOUS SEDATION POST-OP INSTRUCTIONS


We hope your dental treatment with us was a pleasant and effective experience.

By following these instructions, you will continue to have an optimal recovery.


1. Do not smoke or drink alcoholic beverages for 48 hours following your
appointment, this is important for quick healing.

2. Do not operate a vehicle or other machinery requiring hand eye coordination
for 24 hours following your appointment, as you are legally impaired.

3. Do not take on any major responsibility or make any major decisions for
24 hours following your appointment , as you are legally impaired

4. As sleepiness may persist for several hours, a nap is recommended, place a
towel over pillow, as slight bleeding may occur.

5. After surgery please do not rinse or spit for 24 hours, as the blood clot necessary
for healing may dislodge. After 24 hours rinse 3-4 times daily with warm, salt water.

6. Oral surgery may cause numbness of the facial nerves. Please let us know if this happens.

7. If bleeding persists, fold gauze provided into 1/2 then 1/2 again, place over site
and bite firmly (a wet tea bag will work also.)

8. If swelling occurs place an ice pack on face 20 minutes on 20 minutes off.
* Swelling is a natural body response to any surgery 24-48 hours after treatment.
If swelling persists after this time please give office a call.

9. Eat a soft , but nutritious diet for a few days and avoid drinking ice cold or hot liquids.
* Do not drink with a straw.

10. Follow any additional instructions and be sure to take any prescribed medications until
completed.

11. Our office will be calling to book an appointment for suture removal or a check on the site
to ensure proper healing.