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NO BRUSHING OVER SURGICAL SITE (S)
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NO FLOSSING (Water Pik ONLY FROM TONGUE SIDE OR INSIDE)
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NO TOUCHING; with finger or any other device or object (e.g., cotton swabs)
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NO LOOKING: Do not obsess over or question Doctor about appearance of gums for 6 weeks.
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RINSE ONLY WITH LIPS APART (e.g., NO chipmunk cheeks)
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WEAR PRESCRIBED BITE APPLILANCE 24 HOURS A DAY, if
instructed. (Do not clench or grind your teeth). Check with Doctor about any
other appliance (e.g., retainer, Invisalign, Perio-Protect, Etc.)
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ICE OVER AREA at 10-minute intervals for the first 48 hours to minimize swelling.
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DO NOT BE ALARMED ABOUT SOFT SWELLING OR BRUISING FOR THE FIRST WEEK.
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DO NOT EAT crunchy or sticky food or drink out of a straw.
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EXPECT cold sensitivity for 6 weeks or longer. DO REPORT sensitivity during check-up appointments.
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PAIN CONTROL – take one each of acetaminophen (Tylenol) and NSAID
(Motrin or Advil) at the same time, subject to other instruction by Doctor.
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CALL DOCTOR IMMEDIATLEY IF YOU HAVE UNEPECTED PAIN, CONTINUOUS BLEEDING, OR HEAT FROM SURGICAL SITE.
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Patient MUST return to our office 24 hours after surgery, 1 week after surgery,
3 weeks after surgery, and 6 weeks after surgery.
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