Post-Operative Instructions

  • No Hot Food Or Drink

    Do not have anything hot to eat or drink for the rest of the day. Anything lukewarm will be fine

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  • Avoid The Socket

    Do not poke the socket with your tongue or toothbrush

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  • No Smoking

    Do not smoke for at least 24 hours. (This may be a good time to quit!)

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  • Take It Easy

    Avoid exertion for the rest of the day. Use this as an excuse for someone else to wait on you, or miss your evening calisthenics

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  • Repeated Bleeds

    In case of a repeat bleed, keep positive pressure on the socket (with an immediate denture, a rolled-up piece of gauze, cotton wool, clean handkerchief etc) for 30 minutes at a stretch until the bleeding stops. Keep calm, this will lower your heart rate and blood pressure. Often, patients worried about a repeated bleed can notice a large volume of saliva, mixed with a tiny amount of blood. Do get in touch with us if you need some advice

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