Post Op Instructions Torrance, CA
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Post Op Instructions

Don't

DO NOT
Rinse, Spit, Brush, Touch Area

DO NOT
Drink from a straw or suck on candy

DO NOT
Eat/drink hot HOT foods & liquids

DO NOT
Drink Alcoholic beverages for 7 days

DO NOT
Smoke for the next 7 days

Do

Bite on gauze for next 2 hours
Change gauze if it becomes wet with blood or saliva (every 30 minutes)

USE Cold Pack
Apply for 10 minutes, take off for 10 minutes, repeat process for at least 6 hours. This prevents swelling

Start salt water rinses
4-5 times/day. Always after eating for the next 5 days

Liquid or soft diet
Is advised for the next 24 hours

Finish all antibiotics
If prescribed
Steve S. Kim, DDS is located at 2724 Sepulveda Blvd Torrance, CA 90505.