Do not smoke . Pain Post-operative pain should be expected and may be most severe the first day. It will diminish each day thereafter. Medications Take any medications prescribed by Dr. Tucker as indicated on the label. Do not drive or do anything dangerous if you are taking pain medication .
Nausea is a common side effect of pain medications.
A low grade fever is common after oral and maxillofacial surgery. Contact the office for temperature of 100 degrees or above. Activities Avoid exercise until clearance is given by Dr. Tucker. If you received a general anesthetic or sedation do not drive, return to work, or return to school the day of your surgery. Concerns Any difficulty which you consider abnormal contact our office immediately .