LASER POST OPERATIVE INSTRUCTIONS
One of the advantages of using the Dental Surgical Laser is that postoperative complications and discomfort are greatly reduced or nonexistent. However, proper care of the surgical site is very important
we suggest the following:
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Starting this evening, rinse your mouth and the surgical area with
warm salt water. You should do this for approximately one minute
five times a day, especially after meals.
Twice a day use the Peridex rinse, once in the morning, then
once before bed, if this was prescribed to you.
If you experience any discomfort, Tylenol, Motrin, or aspirin are
very adequate in taking care of this problem…using whichever
you prefer.
For the day of Laser Surgery, avoid hot or spicy foods,
concentrating on foods that are easy to chew and cool in
temperature. The following day you may advance your diet to
what you feel comfortable with, steering clear of spicy foods for
the next week.
Other advantages include little to no bleeding or swelling, and your
healing time is usually less than a week. This allows you to resume
your normal routine much more quickly. You may notice a dark
discoloration when you first leave. This is normal and actually helps
protect the surgical area.
If you have any questions or feel something is not right, please feel
free to contact our office at 717-5100.