530 Nichols Road
Kalamazoo, MI 49006
(269) 381-3890
Extractions
Pressure should be placed on the gauze pad that has been placed on the
extraction site for one hour. If the bleeding continues new gauze should
be placed and pressed on for another 45 minutes.
2 - If you are supervising children who have had extraction done, make sure
they don't bite on their numb lips or tongue (it can cause serious injury to the
soft tissue.)
3 - Avoid eating or drinking anything hot on the day of your extraction. Also do not
rinse your mouth, do not use a straw for drinking, do not spit and do not drink
carbonated beverages. Do not brush on the day of the surgery; you can resume
your brushing and flossing the day after, gently.
4 - You may experience some pain, bruising around your lips and/or some swelling,
especially after extraction of impacted wisdom teeth. Ice bag application and
medication prescribed for you will help to minimize your discomfort.
5 - Please take all the medication you have received based on the instructions given
you.
6- During the first 2-3 days after surgery a diet of soft food and liquids is recommended
(soup, yogurt, milk shake and juice).
7 - More complex Surgical Procedures including Impacted Wisdom Tooth
Extraction, Implant Surgical Procedures, etc. Individual instructions for various
surgical treatments will have some unique directions which will be supplied to you
at the time of your treatment.
8 - Call our office if you experience excessive bleeding, severe pain or swelling or if
you have any questions or concerns.