After the Removal of Multiple Teeth
Instrucciones para el hogar después de la extracción de varios dientes
Se espera una pequeña cantidad de sangrado después de la operación para quitar varios dientes. If bleeding occurs, Coloque una gasa directamente sobre la cavidad de sangrado y aplique una presión de mordida durante 30 minutos.. Si el sangrado continúa, muerda una bolsa de té negro humedecido durante treinta minutos. The tannic acid in the black tea helps to form a clot by contracting blood vessels. If bleeding occurs, avoid hot liquids, exercise, and elevate the head. If bleeding persists, llame a nuestra oficina inmediatamente. Do not remove the immediate denture unless the bleeding is severe. Expect some oozing around the side of the denture.
Use ice packs (externally) on the cheek near the surgical site. Aplique hielo solo durante las primeras 36 horas. Apply ice continuously while you are awake.
For mild discomfort use aspirin, Tylenol, or any similar medication; dos tabletas cada 3-4 horas. Two to three tablets of Ibuprofen (Advil o Motrin) se puede tomar cada 3-4 horas.
Para el dolor severo, use the prescription given to you. Si el dolor no comienza a disminuir después de 2 días, o aumenta después de 2 días, por favor llame a nuestra oficina. If an antibiotic has been prescribed, make sure to finish your prescription unless you have an allergic reaction..
Beber mucho líquido. If many teeth have been extracted, the blood lost at this time needs to be replaced. Drink at least six glasses of liquid the first day.
Do not rinse your mouth for the first post-operative day, or while there is bleeding. After the first day, use un enjuague tibio con agua salada cada 4 horas y después de las comidas para eliminar las partículas de comida y desechos que puedan acumularse en el área operada. (One teaspoon of salt in one cup of warm water). After you have seen your dentist for denture adjustment, sacar la dentadura y enjuagar 3 a 4 veces al día.
Restrict your diet to liquids and soft foods that are comfortable for you to eat. As the wounds heal, you will be able to resume your normal diet.
The removal of many teeth at one time is quite different from the extraction of just one or two teeth. Because the bone must be shaped and smoothed prior to the insertion of a denture, the following conditions may occur, all of which are considered normal:
- The area operated on will swell, reaching a maximum in two days. Swelling and discoloration around the eyes may occur. The application of a moist warm towel will help eliminate the discoloration. The towel should be applied continuously for as long as is tolerable, a partir de 36 horas después surgery. (Recuerde: las bolsas de hielo se usan solo durante las primeras 36 horas).
- A sore throat may develop. The muscles of the throat are near the extraction sites. Swelling into the throat muscles can cause pain. Esto es normal y debería desaparecer en 2-3 días..
- If the corners of the mouth are stretched, que pueden secarse y grietas. Your lips should be kept moist with an ointment like Vaseline. Puede haber una ligera elevación de la temperatura durante 24-48 horas.. If your temperature continues to rise, notify our office.
If immediate dentures have been inserted, sore spots may develop. En la mayoría de los casos, su dentista lo verá dentro de las 24-48 horas posteriores a la cirugía para hacer los ajustes necesarios y aliviar esos puntos doloridos. Failure to do so may result in severe denture sores, which may prolong the healing process.