Lester M. Lubitz,
D.D.S.
On-Line Forms
1. Remove gauze when you get home.
2. DO NOT SMOKE FOR 1 WEEK. Smoking may cause wound breakdown and slow healing.
3. BLEEDING- Bite with a gentle pressure on gauze, a clean handkerchief, or a moistened tea bag. Do not rinse for 24 hours. Do not swish vigorously, as you may disturb the blood clot (which is vital to healing). Place one of the above items over the bleeding area and apply pressure. You may bite gently to hold it in place or hold your finger over the pack. Allow the pack to remain for 20 minutes undisturbed. Repeat if necessary. Remain quiet and keep head elevated upon retiring.
4. DRY LIPS - Use Vaseline or any bland ointment three times daily if necessary.
5. SUTURES - Dissolvable sutures were placed. They will dissolve in 7-10 days.
6. PAIN - Take as directed. We recommend having something to eat before taking pain medication - nausea may occur if taken on an empty stomach. Overexertion for the first 2-3 days may cause throbbing pain as well as bleeding. Take it easy.
7. DIET - do no drink through a straw for the first 24 hours. Cepacol mouthwash should be used to aid in healing. You can make your own by dissolving a teaspoonful of either Epson salts or table salt in glass of warm water. If possible the mouth should be rinsed six times a day for the following four days.
10. ANTIBIOTICS - If you were given a prescription for an antibiotic, it is very important that these be taken as directed an until they are completely gone.
11. Call the office number if excessive swelling, bleeding, nausea or a rise in temperature occurs day or night.
NOTE: Do not be alarmed regarding swelling or discoloration of the face if it occurs following surgery; it may be perfectly normal and does not necessarily indicate infection. do no worry about the sutures we have placed in the gum tissue, they were placed there to control bleeding and to help healing. The grayish color of the blood clot (if present) is normal.
Full compliance with these instruction will add to your comfort and speed recovery.