In case of emergency, you can always speak to doctor even after office hours by indicating a dental emergency on our phone system or sending a text message to our office number 781-272-5080.

• Do not eat anything or drink hot fluids/food today
• No vigorous rinsing, drinking through a straw, or spitting for today so the blood clot will not be disturbed.
• Today rest as much as possible with your head elevated. No vigorous exercising for 3 days.
• Slight bleeding is normal for several hours following surgery. If persistent bleeding occurs place a wet teabag on the involved area and apply light direct pressure for 15-20 continuous minutes. Repeat as necessary.
• Do not pull back the lips or cheeks to look at the area as this can disturb the surgical site and increase complications.
• Avoid eating on the surgical area biting into food with front teeth for 2 weeks. Avoid acidic, small seed, nuts and crunchy foods. Drink plenty of fluids.
• Do not use tobacco or drink alcohol as these will compromise healing process.
• Swelling can be lessened by placing a cold compress on the face alternating on and off for 20 min during the first 72 hours. Keep in mind that bruising and swelling may peak around 4^th or 5^th day following surgery.
• Take pain medications as needed for pain. If prescribed, take them according to directions. If you take Medrol or antibiotic, make sure to finish the dose.
• Starting tonight, hold warm salt water (one cup of warm water + teaspoon of salt) in your mouth (towards surgical area) for 1 minute and drain out, three times a day for 2 wks
• After the periodontal treatment, proper oral hygiene must be maintained in surgical area to aid in healing. Please keep brushing remaining teeth (just avoid surgical area). In surgical area – after 2 weeks, carefully brush the teeth while avoiding the gums. Gentle flossing can be resumed in 2 weeks after sutures are removed.
• After surgery, teeth sensitivity may occur. This is remedied by maintaining proper oral hygiene and by the use of specially formulated toothpaste, such as Sensodyne.
• Return for your appointment to have sutures removed. If suture loosen or come out within 7 days post-surgery, please inform one of our doctors.