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Patient Information \u00b7 Post-Operative Guide<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Post-Care & Recovery<\/h1>\n\n\n\n

Most patients feel noticeably better within a few days. This guide covers the essentials of a smooth recovery: prescribed pain management, gauze placement, swelling and ice protocols, and diet progression. It also explains what is normal, what isn’t, and how to reach our surgeon on call 24\/7.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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healing<\/span> 30\u201345 min<\/strong> firm pressure on gauze<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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ac_unit<\/span> 20 on \/ 20 off<\/strong> ice for the first 36 hours<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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call<\/span> 24\/7<\/strong> surgeon on-call access<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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call<\/span>Contact Our Office<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n
Before Anesthesia Guide<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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The Essentials<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Three keys to a comfortable recovery<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Following these steps closely reduces discomfort, limits swelling and helps prevent complications such as dry socket.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Bleeding & Gauze<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Some oozing is normal for the first 24 to 48 hours. Steady pressure is the best way to control it and protect the blood clot that helps you heal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n