Wisdom Teeth Recovery Instructions PROTECTION OF THE BLOOD CLOT:   Maintain gentle pressure by biting on the moistened gauze that has been placed over the surgical area.  Keep steady, firm pressure for 45 minutes.  Repeat as often as needed. Once bleeding has stopped, you may remove the gauze.  It is very important to maintain pressure immediately after the surgery ... Read more

Sinus Lift Post Operative Instructions DO NOT UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES, BLOW YOUR NOSE FOR THE NEXT FOUR (4) WEEKS. This may be longer if indicated. You may sniff all you like but NO BLOWING your nose and sneezing naturally. If you were prescribed an antibiotic prior to surgery, this should be continued until all the ... Read more

GBR Post Operative Instructions Do not eat anything until the anesthesia wears off, as you might bite your lips, tongue, or cheek and cause damage. You will probably have some discomfort when the anesthesia wears off; take your prescribed medications as instructed. If you have a partial or full denture, you will NOT be able ... Read more

Dental Implant Post Operative Instructions BLEEDING: Small amounts of blood in the saliva can make your saliva appear quite red. This is normal and maybe noticed the rest of the day after the procedure. No strenuous activity for 1 day.   PAIN: Some discomfort is normal after surgery. Before the anesthetic wears off, take Ibuprofen ... Read more

Lanap (Laser) Recovery Instructions No strenuous activity for 24 hours following surgery. Periodontal laser procedures usually result in little or no discomfort following surgery. Take 2 Advil or Motrin (Ibuprofen) every 4-6 hours EVEN IF YOU DO NOT HAVE ANY PAIN following your procedure.   FOOD:  Carefully avoid chewing food in the areas of the ... Read more

Tooth Extraction Post Operative Instructions PROTECTION OF THE BLOOD CLOT: Maintain gentle pressure by biting on the gauze that has been placed over the surgical area. We will provide you with extra gauze but you don’t need to keep gauze in your mouth all day.  You can take it out once you get home.  Some ... Read more

What to eat after dental surgery Drinks (NO STRAWS) Water Juice (No Pulp) Ice Chips Smoothies (No seeds) Protein Shakes Milkshakes (No seeds)   Foods Jell-O                                                      Pudding Scrambled Eggs Yogurt Ice Cream Popsicles Cream of Wheat/oatmeal Soups Mashed Potatoes Fish Pasta Pancakes Cottage Cheese Applesauce     You can attempt to eat soft foods when ... Read more

Expose and Bond Post Operative Instructions PROTECTION OF THE BLOOD CLOT: Maintain gentle pressure by biting on the moistened gauze that has been placed over the surgical area. Keep steady, firm pressure for 20 minutes. Some bleeding is to be expected for the first day. You might still notice some oozing till 24 hours post-surgery. ... Read more

Implant Denture Post Operative Instructions BLEEDING: Some bleeding is to be expected for the first 3-4 hours after the implant procedure. Some oozing until 24 hours post-surgery may also occur. To stop bleeding place damp gauze in the mouth and gently bite for 30 minutes. Keep head elevated. Pinkish saliva may be present for the ... Read more

Denture Post Operative Instructions DAY 1 - IMMEDIATELY AFTER DENTURE DELIVERY Keep your denture in place for the first 24 hours after surgery (including while sleeping), unless there is excessive bleeding or soreness. Your denture acts as a bandage to help control bleeding and limit swelling. Maintain a liquid to soft food diet on the ... Read more