Cold liquids are important for reducing swelling discomfort and bleeding.
Iced coffee after gum graft.
Do not spit or rinse your mouth repeatedly as this encourages bleeding.
Plan nothing for about 3 days after gum graft surgery.
After the gum graft i was given a plastic mouthpiece that sits against the roof of my mouth protecting the donor site.
Some swelling may be present the day after the surgery and may peak at 48 72 hours after surgery.
Well it still continues.
Eat a bunch of liquid meals throughout the day.
Sip ice water iced tea frozen yogurt milkshakes or similar cold liquids and keep the surgical area cold for the remainder of the day after surgery.
Patients that have or receive dentures on the day of surgery should not use any form of denture adhesive until gum tissue is completely healed.
I took it easy today and just rested.
Also if you are in pain you may need to take a stronger pain killer like vicodin.
Things like yogurt smoothies pudding and even ice cream for a treat.
Additionally as a result of the anesthesia patients often maintain a feeling of nausea for at least a few hours after the procedure ends.
I had my 2 week checkup the other day and the dentist said everything is healing amazingly well.
You ll eat less and therefore may feel weak.
My post op instructions include avoiding straws carbonated beverages and alcohol until told otherwise.
I m on the 6th day and it has been a hell for me because i was eating hard to keep up with work out schedule and this procedure broke that lovely diet apart.
Do not disturb the wound.
After oral surgery it is common to feel a sense or soreness or weakness in your jaw.
If you love coffee you probably plan to ask your dentist can i drink coffee after a tooth extraction the good news is you can but only after a few days when your mouth has begun to heal and your dentist has given you the green light.
When i made higher calorie and protein filled shakes i felt noticeably better all around.
Avoid spitting and avoid touching the wound on the day of surgery.
Bleeding slight bleeding is quite normal after a gingival graft.
Missing out on your cup of joe for a short time is a small price to pay to avoid painful complications.
Also make a pitcher of iced tea the night before and save the tea bags in a ziplock in the refrigerator to use later as a cold compress for your gums.
Eat a ton before going out if you don t want your mates to watch you with.
Care after a bone grafting procedure.
To all of you who are going to have gum graft prepare yourself.
This article was my pocket partner all the time on my gum graft recovery.
If there is bleeding in the mouth rinse the mouth and wipe it with a kleenex to locate the bleeding spot and then apply a tea bag with firm yet gentle pressure for around 15 to 20 minutes.
I iced my mouth 15 minutes on and 15 minutes off with ice packs as they recommended and i have yet to take the vicodin that they gave me for afterwards.
Depending on the severity of your surgical procedure this feeling may last for a few hours or a few days.