Here are some ways to avoid complications after your oral surgery:
Apply an ice pack to the cheek where the surgery was performed to reduce swelling.
Rinse with salt dissolved in water or mouth rinse after 24 hours.
Take your prescribed medications as directed.
Eat soft foods and avoid hard, chewy, or crunchy foods.
Avoid strenuous activity, smoking, spitting, or drinking through a straw for several days.
Brush and floss your teeth carefully while avoiding the surgical site.
Following your treatment, your dentists will provide you with specific instructions.