Check out the post-operative care to be considered for most surgical treatments in the oral cavity. They apply from situations of dental extractions to implant surgery procedures and cases of periodontal plastic surgery.
Immediate Care after Surgical Procedures
- Keep the compress on the surgery site for at least 30 minutes, with moderate and constant pressure;
- While checking for bleeding, avoid spitting out blood. You can swallow saliva, even if you feel some blood or chlorhexidine gel that was applied at the end of the procedure;
- Apply ice to the intervened side for 10 minutes, every 30 minutes, while there is any pain or swelling;
- Keep the head elevated during the first hours. Avoid squatting, sources of heat, and physical exertion.
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