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Do not rinse for 24 hours. |
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Do not drink any alcoholic beverages for 24 hours. |
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Do not smoke for 24 hours. |
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Do not drink through a straw for 24 hours. |
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Do not eat anything until effects of the anesthetic have completely worn off. |
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Do not eat anything too temperature hot or too spicy. |
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Eat on the other side of your mouth for a few days. |
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If swelling occurs during the first 24 hours, place ice in a washcloth over the area for 5 minutes, then remove for 5 minutes. Repeat several times. |
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If swelling occurs after the first 24 hours, place a very warm washcloth over the area for 5 minutes, then remove for 5 minutes. Repeat several times. |
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If bleeding occurs, bite down on the gauze for 15 minutes and examine. If the bleeding has not stopped,repeat for 30 minutes. If the bleeding has not stopped, wrap a pre-packaged tea bag in a wet gauze and bite down for 30 minutes. |
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The day after surgery, rinse with a 1/4 teaspoon of salt in 5 ounces of warm water 6-8 times per day.Continue for a few days. |
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If antibiotics are prescribed, take all the pills, even if the discomfort and/or swelling have disappeared. |
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If pain medication is prescribed, take the specific dosage at the recommended time intervals. |
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If a dressing is placed, and it becomes dislodged, contact the office to set up a pack replacement appointment. |
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If you lose this sheet, you may access it from our website: www.TheManhattanDentist.com , click on Patient Forms, Post-Surgical Procedures/Instructions |
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If there are any unusual occurrences, contact the office at once. |
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