Teeth – DO NOT do these things during the first 6 weeks after surgery.
- Don’t do anything that will disturb the surgical sites. Be your own best wound caretaker. Be as gentle as possible for 6 weeks.
- No brushing, flossing or waterpik of the surgical sites.
- Do not brush the biting surface of the teeth that had surgery.
- No touching the surgical sites with fingers, tongue or any other object like cotton Swabs, picks etc.
- Do not look at the surgical sites. Keep cheek movements to minimum.
- Do not sleep with hands under the cheek.
- No spitting, use of straws, blowing balloons, snorkeling or use of wind instruments.
- No smoking, no sucking candies or mints (Consult doctor for medical use marijuana).
- No heavy aerobics, vigorous dancing, heavy lifting or physical activity for 1 week.
- No scalding hot liquids or alcohol for 1 week after surgery.
- No crunchy or sticky foods.
Last update on 2024-03-08 by admin.