Post-operative care instructions after tooth or wisdom tooth removal

Here’s everything you need to know to feel better and heal well after your procedure. 😊

1. Medications

Before taking medication, make sure to have a little food to prevent an upset stomach.

• Amoxicillin/Antibiotic:
  Please finish the full course as prescribed. Don’t skip any doses!
• Arcoxia (Strong Painkiller):
  Take one tablet a day if you’re in pain. Skip this on the day of your surgery.
• Paracetamol (Mild Painkiller):
  Take two tablets whenever needed for mild pain.
• Chlorhexidine Mouthwash:
  Gently rinse with 5–10ml in the morning and at night after brushing your teeth.

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2. Managing Bleeding

• After surgery, bite down firmly on the gauze we gave you for at least one hour.

Try not to:

• Touch or play with the stitches.
• Rinse or spit—it can dislodge the clot and cause more bleeding.

If bleeding doesn’t stop:

• Use the extra gauze we provided and bite down firmly for another hour.

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3. Things to Avoid

For the next week, skip:

• Smoking
• Alcohol
• Seafood
• Cardio or intense exercise

Stick to soft, easy-to-eat foods like:

• Soup
• Yogurt
• Mashed potatoes

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4. Swelling Tips

• It’s normal to have some swelling—it will likely peak on Day 3 and then start to improve.

Here’s how you can manage it:

• Use cold packs for the first two days.
• From Day 3 onwards, switch to a warm pack to ease the swelling.

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5. Follow-Up

• We’ll see you in a week to remove your stitches.
• Until then, rest up and take it easy—you deserve it!

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Quick Tips:

• Stay hydrated and eat soft foods.
• Call us if you have any questions or feel something isn’t right—we’re here to help!
• Take care and wishing you a speedy recovery!

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