In the first 24 hours after your procedure, you should avoid:
- Eating for at least two hours or until anesthesia wears off
- Vigorous physical exercise
- Drinking through a straw or other sucking actions
- Smoking or using other tobacco products
- Alcohol
- Foods that are spicy or extreme in temperature
- Strong mouthwashes that contain alcohol
We also recommend that you:
- Take a non-aspirin pain reliever to alleviate tenderness and discomfort, such as ibuprofen, Advil or Tylenol
- Maintain a soft, well-balanced diet
- Rinse with warm saltwater rinse three times a day (half-teaspoon of salt per 8 ounces of water)
- Brush your teeth very lightly in the treated area. You may begin gently flossing the day after treatment. You may brush and floss normally after one week.
- Use all prescribed rinses and medications as directed