Gauze Pad: Maintain the gauze pad over the surgical area for 30 minutes before discarding it.
Wound Care: Avoid touching or rinsing the wound to prevent dislodging the formed blood clot.
Medication: Take prescribed pain medications as you start to feel discomfort, generally as the local anesthetic wears off.
Activity: Limit your activities on the surgery day and resume normal activities as you feel comfortable.
Ice Packs: Apply ice packs to the surgery side of your face to manage swelling. Learn more in the swelling section below.
Normal Symptoms: Some bleeding or redness in the saliva is normal.
Managing Excessive Bleeding: If you experience excessive bleeding, follow the detailed steps in your post-operative package to manage it, or call us at (714) 515-6364 for further instructions.
Normal Reaction: Swelling is a typical response to surgery, peaking 2-3 days post-operatively.
Managing Swelling: Minimize swelling with continuous ice pack application for the first 36 hours, shifting to moist heat application after 36 hours to reduce swelling further.
Medication: Manage moderate to severe pain with the recommended or prescribed medications, following the guidelines provided.
Consultation: If persistent, pain may require attention; contact our office for guidance.
Initial Phase: Stick to liquids initially, avoiding the use of straws to prevent clot dislodgement.
Nutrition: Maintain a high-calorie, high-protein diet, ensuring regular nourishment and hydration to aid healing.
Rinsing: Begin saltwater rinses the day after surgery, avoiding any kind of rinsing on the surgery day.
Brushing: Brush your teeth gently, avoiding the surgical sites.
Post-Operative Occurrence: Skin discoloration is normal 2-3 days post-surgery, and moist heat can aid in reducing it.
Preventing Infection: Take prescribed antibiotics to prevent infection, and contact our office in case of any adverse reactions.
Managing Symptoms: If you experience nausea or vomiting, follow the guidelines in your post-operative package to manage it effectively.
Unique Cases: Your case is individual; consult Drs. Yang or Young for any concerns or complications you experience post-surgery.
Dry Socket: Be aware of the symptoms of a dry socket and contact our office if you suspect you have developed one.
Removal: Sutures will be removed about a week after surgery, a quick and generally painless procedure.
Don’t endure the discomfort of wisdom tooth pain. Drs. Yang and Young are here to help with expert wisdom tooth extraction to prevent future complications. Contact us at (714) 515-6364 to learn more.
