Wisdom Teeth Removal

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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.

Please do not suck or chew on your numbed lip/ cheek - this will cause bruising.

Remove the gauze in your mouth after 30 minutes.

If bleeding continues, replace gauze over wound and bite firmly on it for a timed 15 minutes. Repeat if necessary.

Do not leave the gauze unattended in children, the elderly or mentally handicapped.

Do not eat, drink or sleep with gauze in the mouth.

Do not exercise, do heavy work, smoke or drink alcohol.

Expect gradual onset of swelling which peaks on the 2nd or 3rd day. Do not put warm compress as this may worsen the swelling.

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.

Go on a soft diet initially.

Keep your mouth clean by brushing and rinsing gently after meals.

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.

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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