Click Here for Information Regarding COVID-19 MEET THE TEAM SERVICES PATIENTS Current Page: POST-OP CONTACT COVID-19 HEALTHY LIVING BOOK APPOINTMENT Post-OP Below are some post-op instructions to follow after you visit Periodontal Associates. If you have any other questions or concerns we would love to hear from you. What's in my post-op bag? Gauze Squares – If you have excess bleeding, bite down on a wet piece of gauze for 30 minutes, then discard. Ice Pack – To help reduce swelling, place pack on your cheek for 20 minutes on and off throughout the day after surgery. Ensure – Meal replacement drink as a soft food diet is required after surgery. Maintaining a softer diet is highly recommended two weeks after surgery. You may eat as soon as the freezing wears off. It’s important to eat a well rounded diet as your body needs proteins, vitamins, minerals and calories to heal and fight infection. 500mg of vitamin C per day may also help. What should I expect after surgery? What and when can I eat after surgery? When can I brush my teeth? What are periodontal packs/sutures? Sinus care instructions If I still have questions, who should I contact? During regular business hours, please call the location you were seen at to speak with a trained staff member. After business hours / weekends, refer to your after-care instruction sheet for details on how to reach your doctor. For extreme emergencies, call 911 or go directly to the nearest emergency room. CONTACT US Periodontal Associates - Harrisburg 3825 Linglestown Rd Harrisburg, PA 17110 Phone: (717) 652-3887 harrisburg@periodontalassociates.com Periodontal Associates - Hershey 1108 East Chocolate Avenue Hershey, PA 17033 Phone: (717) 533-5950 hershey@periodontalassociates.com