Mid Atlantic Implant & Oral surgery Center
Oral Surgery
3145 Virginia Beach Blvd., Suite 206, Virginia Beach, VA 23456
757-340-9146
  • PATIENT INFORMATION
    • Introduction
    • First Visit
    • Scheduling
    • Financial Policy
    • Insurance
    • Privacy Policy
    • Online Videos
  • PROCEDURES
    • Dental Implants
    • Bone Grafting
    • Wisdom Teeth
    • Impacted Canines
    • Facial Trauma
    • Jaw Surgery
    • Oral Pathology
    • TMJ Disorders
    • Sleep Apnea
    • Platelet Rich Plasma
  • MEET DR FOLCK
    • Meet Dr. Folck
    • History of the Practice
  • SURGICAL INSTRUCTIONS
    • Before Anesthesia
    • After Dental Implant Surgery
    • After Wisdom Tooth Removal
    • After Exposure of an Impacted Tooth
    • After Extractions
    • After Multiple Extractions
  • ONLINE FORMS
    • Patient Registration
  • REFERRING DOCTORS
    • Referral Form
    • Study Club
  • CONTACT US
    • Introduction
    • Virginia Beach Office Map

Instructions

  • Before Anesthesia
  • After Dental Implant Surgery
  • After Wisdom Tooth Removal
  • After Exposure of an Impacted Tooth
  • After Extractions
  • After Multiple Extractions

After Exposure of an Impacted Tooth

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Do not disturb the wound. If surgical packing was placed, leave it alone. The pack helps to keep the tooth exposed. If it gets dislodged or falls out do not get alarmed.

Bleeding

Some bleeding or redness in the saliva is normal for 24 hours. Excessive bleeding which results in your mouth filling rapidly with blood can frequently be controlled by biting with pressure on a gauze pad placed directly on the bleeding wound for 30 minutes. If bleeding continues please call for further instructions.

Swelling

Swelling is a normal occurrence after surgery. To minimize swelling, apply an ice bag or a plastic bag or towel filled with ice cubes on the cheek in the area of surgery. Apply the ice continuously as much as possible for the first 36 hours.

Diet

Drink plenty of fluids. Avoid hot liquids or food. Soft food and liquids should be eaten on the day of surgery. Return to a normal diet as soon as possible unless otherwise directed.

Pain

You should begin taking pain medication as soon as you feel the local anesthetic wearing off. For moderate pain, 1 or 2 Tylenol or Extra Strength Tylenol may be taken 3-4 times daily. Ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin) may be taken instead of Tylenol. Ibuprofen bought over the counter comes in 200 mg tablets: 2-3 tablets may be taken 3-4 times daily, as needed for pain. For severe pain, the prescribed medication should be taken as directed.

Oral Hygiene

Mouth cleanliness is essential to good healing. Clean your mouth thoroughly after each meal beginning the day after surgery. Brush your teeth as best you can. Rinse with warm salt water (1/2 teaspoon of salt in a cup of warm water) six times a day. Continue this procedure until healing is complete.

REMEMBER: A clean wound heals better and faster.

Activity

Keep physical activities to a minimum immediately following surgery. If you are considering exercise, throbbing or bleeding may occur. If this occurs, you should discontinue exercising. Be aware that your normal nourishment intake is reduced. Exercise may weaken you. If you get light headed, stop exercising.

 

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Mid Atlantic Implant & Oral Surgery Center | Michael P. Folck II, D.D.S., M.D.

272 Bendix Rd. Suite 280 Virginia Beach, VA 23452 .::. Phone: (757) 340-9146 .::. Fax: (757) 340-2647

 

Oral Surgeon Michael P. Folck II specializes in oral and maxillofacial surgery which includes: wisdom teeth removal, dental implants, bone grafting, impacted Canines,orthognathic (jaw) surgery, sleep apnea, facial trauma, tmj disorders, oral pathology, platelet rich plasma.

 

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