Periodontal Surgery - Post Op

A part of making the surgery successful is to follow your doctor’s orders during the post-operative care.  After your surgery, you will be given antibiotics which need to be taken until completed. 

If you have some discomfort after the surgery you will be given a painkiller.  You can also decrease discomfort and swelling by applying an ice pack for about twenty minutes at a time for the first six hours following surgery.

You have to make sure you relax as much as possible and avoid all strenuous activities for as long as three days following the surgery. 

Do not eat or drink anything too hot such as coffee, tea or soup for 24 hrs following surgery. You’ll have to drink at least eight glasses of water or fruit juice every day and try to limit your diet to soft foods such as yogurt or soup during the first week following surgery. 

You will be asked to rinse your mouth with a warm salt water solution – one teaspoon of salt in one cup of water – about three to four times a day to further disinfect the area.  You have to make sure you spit carefully to avoid any complications.

 If you’re having any problems or questions make sure you call your doctor’s office right away.  If you follow all the post-operative instructions you shouldn’t have any complications but it’s always better to be safe then sorry.  

Absolutely no smoking or tobacco products!

Any time you have a question regarding your progress, please call the office number,
860-645-0111.  We are always available to answer your questions or concerns.