Stitches
If you have stitches, these usually dissolve and you do not need to have them removed. It takes up to 2 weeks for the stitches to dissolve How to Look After Your Mouth After Dental Surgery
Brush your teeth as normal, but be gentle around the area that you had treated. Rinsing your mouth with salt water can lower the risk of infection Signs of Infection
If you have a tooth removed (extraction), look for any signs of infection. The pain and swelling usually get worse about 4 to 6 days after surgery Side Effects of Dental Surgery
Pain
It's common to have some pain after your dental surgery Eating and Drinking
Be careful when eating or drinking in the first few hours after surgery Time Off Work
A local anaesthetic is when you stay awake, but we make an area of your mouth numb during dental surgery. After a local anaesthetic Possible Side Effects After Oral Surgery 1. The face and jaw will probably
swell. Swelling is most marked within the first 48- 72 hours. Swelling may take a week to disappear. 2. Stiffness (trismus) of the jaws is Nature’s way of splinting and resting the part that needs to be repaired.Complications after a dental procedure that include
swelling and pain, dry socket, osteomyelitis, bleeding, and osteonecrosis of the jaw comprise another set of urgent dental problems that require prompt attention. Swelling is common after certain dental procedures, particularly tooth removal (extraction) and periodontal surgery.
What Causes Dry Mouth After Surgery?
- Dental Work and Dry Mouth. Saliva can interfere when your dentist treats your teeth. ...
- Side Effect of General Anesthesia. General anesthesia can result in some mild side effects, including dry mouth. ...
- Long-Term Dry Mouth. Occasionally, dry mouth continues long after surgery. ...
- Living With Dry Mouth. ...