Making Recovery From Dental Surgery As Smooth As Possible

Everyone dreads the thought of oral surgery. Some people put it off as long as possible, and don't agree to necessary procedures until they can't stand the discomfort or appearance any longer. Dentist's offices normally hand out instructions about how to prepare for the operation and what to do following it. Everybody is different, and you should always follow the instructions of your dental professional. There are certain standard suggestions for life after dental surgery however.

Applying ice packs will help the swelling go down. The gel packs usually work well, but you should remember to freeze them flat. If you don't, they can freeze in odd shapes that may be hard to hold against your face. Oral operations wear people out. No matter what time of day it is, if you feel tired, you should lay down. Propping your head up on some pillows is a good idea though.

You can try some soft foods after the bleeding stops, when you are hungry. Gelatin, pudding, soup, yogurt, smoothies, and milkshakes are usually the things dentists recommend. These will go down without any chewing and don't require much assembly or dirty many dishes. If you have vitamin c supplements, you might take them at this time. Most believe vitamin c aids in surgical recovery time.

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The dentist may tell you not to rinse your mouth out for twenty-four hours after the operation. After that, rinsing with warm salt water is usually recommended. It is especially important to rinse your mouth after eating to get any food particles out of the way of the treated area. If you have been prescribed antibiotics or other medications, make sure to take them as prescribed and for as long as prescribed.

There are things you don't want to do immediately following oral surgery. You need to avoid strenuous exercise for several days. Bending down or over should be avoided as well. Not only might it make you dizzy, it might make any bleeding worse. Heavy lifting is something you need to let someone else handle for a few days.

You should not eat hard or crunchy food, like popcorn, for a month or two after your operation. Depending on the type of work you had done, your dentist may tell you not to brush your teeth or floss in the sensitive area for a certain period of time. When you go back to brushing and flossing near the area, you need to do it gently.

Do not smoke. Smoking is bad for many reasons, and it can dislodge clotting blood when you inhale. It also slows down the healing process. It is best to avoid alcohol, at least for twenty-four hours, because it impedes the healing process as well. If you have ever considered quitting smoking and drinking, this might be your golden opportunity.

Oral operations are not fun no matter how well you prepare for them. You can make the recovery process easier though. Following your dentist's instructions carefully is the best way to do that.