Control Pain
Discuss with your dentist or Periodontist about the best pain relief medication for you and take it as discussed. During your first 24 hours post oral surgery, we encourage our patients to rest with their head propped up with pillows. Patients should also use an ice pack on the outside of their cheeks in 15 minute increments throughout that first day of recovery to minimize discomfort and swelling.
What to eat
There are two things to consider when planning your meals ahead for after oral surgery. One is that your mouth will be sore and the other is that you do not want to disturb the procedure site. For these reasons, we suggest soft foods or liquids. This can be soups, smoothies, yogurts, pudding, protein shakes, mashed potatoes and ice cream. Vitamin C can also help your body heal more quickly so we suggest taking a supplement for a few days post surgery. Chose items that do not require much chewing as your jaw will likely feel stiff and a bit sore. The sucking motion can dislodge a blood clot and hamper healing. It is best to avoid crunchy foods for about six weeks after surgery.
Salt water rinse
We recommend rinsing at least 4 times a day, especially after you eat. The salt water rinse mix can be made with a teaspoon of salt dissolved in a cup of warm water.
Dry Socket Symptoms
Typically if a patient has a dry socket, they will start feeling pain that radiates through their jaw within the first five days following surgery. No need to worry, call your dentist and they will get you in to place a medicated socket dressing in the extraction site. This will give almost immediate relief, however, the application usually needs to be repeated once or twice – about every other day until pain is gone and the blood clot has formed in the socket.
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