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Care after Visiting an Oral Surgeon Carrollton

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There are a number of reasons why you may have visited an oral surgeon. If they are a professional with good work ethics they will take all the precautions to make sure that you are comfortable and the procedure goes smoothly. However after your procedure with the oral surgeon Carrollton you may need to undertake various care protocols to ensure that you heal as planned. Most of the oral surgery procedures are normally minor and you will therefore be released from the care center not long after the procedure took place. These care tips will help you in ensuring that even at home you are able to continue with the healing process.

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  1. The pain – the oral surgeon will give you an anesthetic that will numb the pain during the operation and some hours after. The anesthetic however wears off and you need to know how to handle the pain. The pain varies depending on the person. Your surgeon will prescribe medication for you. For the best it is advisable to tell them of any bad encounters with previous prescriptions or any allergies this ensures they know the  invisalign pain medication they should give. A lot of rest is required at this time as the less the movement the less the discomfort you will feel. The medicine should be taken as prescribed and not more. In case the pain does not get better after about 48 hours you may need to call the oral surgeon Carrollton.

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    2.The bleeding – Bleeding is also a normal part of the process. It is however important to check the amount of blood that         is oozing out. In normal cases the blood oozes out for about 4 to 6 hours after the procedure. A gauze pad is normally            used to control it. Press it on the area but not too firmly. The blood oozing out should reduce as time passes and not the       other way around. In case you notice that it is increasing you can call the oral surgeon for more enquiries. You should             also rest as this reduces blood flow since your muscles are not active. Your head should be raised. The oral surgeon               Carrollton will also tell you to hold the gauze pad firmly and to put constant pressure on it. You should also floss and             brush as you always do regularly. It will be uncomfortable at first but it gets better.

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