Our office has prepared the following list of post-operative instructions for our patients. Gently bite to apply pressure for 20 to 30 minutes . The pad should be thick enough that the front teeth do not touch. This is the best way to stop bleeding and should be repeated as often as needed. Rest with head elevated until bleeding stops.
Expectoration increases bleeding.
Infection To prevent post-operative infection one should maintain good oral hygiene. Avoid vigorous rinsing and sucking on the wound. These actions increase bleeding. Swelling Swelling will become progressively worse after 3 days, and may not subside completely for 10 days. The application of ice packs during the first 24 hours may help reduce swelling.