Wisdom Teeth Removal Under General/Local Anaesthesia Post-Operative Care Tips Please follow the below advice after the procedure: •
Local anaesthesia has been administered on you.
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Please do not suck or chew on your numbed lip/ cheek - this will cause bruising.
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Remove the gauze in your mouth after 30 minutes.
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If bleeding continues, replace gauze over wound and bite firmly on it for a timed 15 minutes. Repeat if necessary.
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Do not leave the gauze unattended in children, the elderly or mentally handicapped.
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Do not eat, drink or sleep with gauze in the mouth.
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Do not exercise, do heavy work, smoke or drink alcohol.
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Expect gradual onset of swelling which peaks on the 2nd or 3rd day. Do not put warm compress as this may worsen the swelling.
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Some bruising or skin discoloration may appear over the cheeks and jaws that may extend to the neck. It is initially bluish black, turning yellowish green before fading in about 2 weeks.
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Go on a soft diet initially.
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Keep your mouth clean by brushing and rinsing gently after meals.
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Complete your course of antibiotics if they have been prescribed.
Helpline Should you encounter severe and persistent bleeding: •
During working hours (MonFri 8.30am to 6pm), please return to the Dental Clinic or call 6602 3565.
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In case of any emergency after office hours, please proceed to the Emergency Department after office hours.
Yishun Health is a network of medical institutions and health facilities in the north of Singapore, under the National Healthcare Group. Admiralty Medical Centre • (65) 6807 8000 • www.admiraltymedicalcentre.com.sg Khoo Teck Puat Hospital • (65) 6555 8000 • www.ktph.com.sg Yishun Community Hospital • (65) 6807 8800 • www.yishuncommunityhospital.com.sg The information is correct at the time of printing and subject to revision without further notice.
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