Do's

1. After the procedure and before the anesthetic wears off, take the painkillers recommended by your dentist.
2. It is normal to bleed a little. If you are bleeding a lot, apply pressure to the affected area with a umid gauze.
3. It is normal to experience swelling following a periodontal procedure. To minimize the swelling, we suggest the use of an "Ice Pack". Place it on your cheek in 10 minute intervals (10 minutes on, 10 minutes off). Continue to apply it as much as possible during the first 24 hours.
4. An adequate diet is necessary for proper healing. Eat only soft food that you can chew easily such as: Cooked vegetables, cooked fish, pasta, Meatloaf, yogourt, smooties...

DO NOT SKIP ANY MEALS

Eating regularly will make you feel better, give you more energy, reduce any discomfort and help you heal faster. Dietary supplements are strongly recommended (Boost-Ensure™).

To be avoided:

• Peroxide
• Alcool
• Soda drinks
• Drinking with a straw

Take the time to relax and unwind. Plan to stay home the rest of the day of the procedure and the day after. When you sleep, elevate your head to decrease swelling.

After the first 24 hours following the surgical procedure

1. The day following the procedure, begin by brushing and flossing the areas that were not part of the surgical procedure.
2. Rinse your mouth with warm salted water several times a day for a week (one (1) tablespoon in a cup of warm water).
3. Take your medication indicated by your dentist.
4. You can go back to your regular schedule, but avoid overwork and any physical activity for a week after the procedure.

Don't's

• Avoid taking Aspirin™.
• Do not touch the affected area and avoid chewing on that side.
• Avoid rinsing and spitting for 24 hours following the procedure.
• Do not use a straw to drink, the suction can slow down the healing process and cause the blood clot to dislodge.
• Do not consume alcoholic beverages for 48hours after procedure.
• Do not smoke for one(1) week following the procedure. Smoking slows the healing process.

Our greatest desire is that you are as comfortable as possible following the procedure. Happy Healing !

• Mild postoperative pain is expected for 24 to 48 hours. To control it effectively, take the analgesic prescribed as recommended by the dentist. Do not wait for the discomfort to become severe.
• Refrain from heavy exercise for the first week.
• Eat a soft or liquid diet the day of the procedure. You gradually return to a normal diet over the next few days.
• The material around your teeth is a periodontal dressing. This dressing should not be disturbed or removed before your check-up. If it falls off on its own after a few days, be extra careful not to disturb the healing by avoiding eating at this level.
• You can feel your rough palate and this is due to the surgical glue that has been applied. The latter will fall off on its own (it can last from a few days to a few weeks).
• If you wear a full or partial upper prosthesis, you must exceptionally keep it for the first two (2) nights following the operation.
• Your dentist will see you again in 7-10 days to check for healing and to remove the stitches.

The day of the surgery

• Do not rinse or spit to avoid dislodging blood clots.
• Do not smoke for 24 hours after surgery, as cigarette smoke delays and impairs healing.

Note that for root coverage (connective tissue) transplants, smokers should refrain from smoking for the first month, otherwise the chances of success may be compromised.

• No major bleeding is expected. However, your saliva may be lightly stained with blood for the first 24 24 hours and this is normal. If the bleeding is severe and uncontrollable despite the presence of the dressing, contact your dentist.
• Start brushing your teeth. Do not brush your teeth at the site of the operation

From the second day

Rinse your mouth with the mouthwash prescribed by your dentist.