Day of Surgery
For the first hour, you must bite the gauze packs that have been placed over the surgical areas gently and firmly. Don’t replace it for the first hour until the bleeding is not completely under control. You can remove it after an hour. If you experience bleeding even after an hour, place enough new gauze for another 30 minutes to obtain pressure over the surgical site.
• Oral Hygiene
It is important to keep the surgical area clean but without any disturbance to the area. Brush your teeth the night of surgery but be gentle and don’t rinse vigorously. If there is bleeding, rinse your mouth with saltwater after 24 hours of the surgery. Avoid smoking which can retard healing and increases discomfort.
• Activities to Avoid
Avoid lifting and bending which may result in increased bleeding, swelling and pain. Also avoid exercise for 3 – 4 days following surgery.
Instructions for the Second and Third Day
• Mouth Rinses
Add ¼ teaspoon of salt in an eight ounce of warm water. Rinse thoroughly taking 5 minutes to use the entire glassful. Repeat this at least two or three times every day.
• Sharp Edges
If you feel something hard in the surgical areas, it might be the bony walls which once supported the extracted teeth. If you feel any discomfort, contact your dentist.
• Dry Lips
After 3 – 4 days of surgery, the corners of your mouth may dry out and crack. So, it is must to keep your lips moist.
• Discolouration
You may see black, blue, green or yellow discolouration which may be due to bruising beneath the tissues. This is a common post-operative occurrence.
Along with all these you must also follow a proper diet for a smooth and pleasant recovery. After your wisdom teeth removal surgery in Sydney, liquids should be initially taken. Avoid using straws as the sucking motion can cause more bleeding. Eat anything soft by chewing away from the surgical areas. Take high calorie and protein food. Avoid taking fluids regularly to avoid dehydration. Take at least 5 – 6 glasses of liquid and never miss your meal.
If you follow the above simple tips after your wisdom teeth removal surgery, you’ll feel better, have less discomfort and recover fast. In between all these, you must visit a dentist regularly such as Wisdom Teeth Day Surgery. They offer a safe and affordable service provided by very experienced surgeons in the field.
