After any surgical intervention, including in the oral cavity, there are a number of recommendations or, rather, prescriptions that must be strictly observed. Simple preventive measures will help to avoid complications and reduce the rehabilitation period to a minimum.
Prevention of bleeding
In the postoperative period, the patient may experience bleeding in the oral cavity. If this happened within a short time after the operation, then slight bleeding can be considered the norm. Also, over the next few days, saliva may acquire a pinkish tint. If, according to the doctor's prescription, the patient needs to take drugs that affect blood clotting, then bleeding can last up to several days. If the bleeding is significant and does not stop, you should consult a doctor. You should also consider the process of chewing food, which can increase or provoke bleeding. Avoid smoking during the postoperative period. It is also recommended to sleep with your head slightly elevated (multiple pillows can be used).
Ways to reduce pain
The body's natural response to surgery is pain. The pain syndrome is relieved by certain drugs, which must be taken strictly according to the doctor's recommendations, it is impossible to exceed the dose indicated in the prescription. In cases where the pain has not stopped after taking the medicine, you should not self-medicate, it is better to immediately seek the advice of a doctor.
Before taking painkillers, read the instructions - the list of side effects may include drowsiness, inhibited reaction, and similar manifestations. Keep this in mind when driving or doing work that requires maximum concentration.
The tissue around the operated tooth may also swell. The simplest remedy for removing swelling is the action of cold. An ice pack can be applied for 15-20 minutes with the same break. Talk to your doctor about the duration of cold treatment.
Possibility of developing an infection
Almost after any surgical intervention, the doctor prescribes antibiotics to the patient. This reduces the risk of infection of the oral cavity with pathogenic microorganisms. You do not need to change the dosage of the drug prescribed by the doctor or stop taking the antibiotic without permission.
High body temperature
Any surgical intervention causes a reaction of the whole organism. Most often, it manifests itself in the form of an increase in temperature up to 38 degrees for several days . Such a manifestation is the norm, but if the temperature rises significantly and does not subside for a long time, then there is a risk of an inflammatory process. You need to see a doctor urgently .
Hygiene procedures of the oral cavity
In the postoperative period, it is impossible to use standard toothpastes and use a toothbrush. Cleansing of the oral cavity should be carried out with antiseptic solutions, tampons soaked in medicine and other gentle means as prescribed by the doctor.
Choice of food
After the operation, it is not recommended to take hot food. Also try not to chew on the operated side of your teeth for at least two weeks (or until your doctor says otherwise).
Postoperative consequences
After some time after the operation, the patient may notice that the teeth have become more mobile, bruises may appear on the soft tissues. These are passing phenomena. If the teeth have become more sensitive to cold or other irritants, after consulting a dentist, it is possible to use special toothpastes that relieve such symptoms.
