Post-op Information Following Osseous Surgery
Day of Treatment
Please avoid extremely cold or hot foods until numbness wears off. Try to rest for the remainder of today, and avoid rigorous exercise.
Take your prescribed medications as reviewed and as noted on your Medication Information Sheet. You may expect to have some discomfort when the anesthetic wears off. Therefore, we advise that you start taking your pain medication, either prescription or over the counter, before all numbness has subsided. You should consistently feel better each day following treatment. Should discomfort increase after 3-4 days, please call the office.
During the first 24 hours after surgery, an ice pack placed on the facial area nearest to the surgical site will help decrease swelling and bruising. Alternate the ice pack on and off in 15 minute intervals. Minor head elevation for the first day or two following surgery will also help minimize facial swelling.
Small amounts of blood in your saliva may be present for the first few days following surgery. This will diminish as your mouth heals. Should significant bleeding persist, sit quietly, fold moistened gauze or a moistened tea bag into a “U,” and with the thumb and forefinger apply firm pressure to both sides of the area for twenty minutes. This will allow a clot to form, and the bleeding will stop. Otherwise, please call the office.
Do not drink through a straw, and avoid vigorous rinsing/spitting during this time as well.
Please abstain from smoking for at least 24 hours after surgery.
Use the provided gauze moistened with mouthwash to gently clean your mouth instead of using your toothbrush today. Do not clean or disturb the surgical site.
Eat only very soft foods.
After 24 Hours
Continue to take your prescription medications.
Some facial swelling and/or bruising near the surgical area may become apparent. A warm pack can be applied at this time to aid in comfort and reduce swelling and bruising. Alternate the warm pack on and off in 15 minute intervals. Continue as needed.
Use the provided gauze moistened with mouthwash to gently clean your mouth instead of using your toothbrush today. Do not clean or disturb the surgical site.
Begin to rinse daily with Peridex after breakfast and before bedtime starting 24 hours after your surgery. Proper home care helps prevent infection and aids healing. Peridex will reduce the bacteria count in your mouth during the healing process. Continue the Peridex twice daily for eight days.
Eat only very soft foods.
After 48 Hours
Continue to take your prescription medications to completion, and continue to rinse with Peridex.
A warm pack can be continued if necessary.
Brush your teeth using the extra soft toothbrush provided. Be very gentle around the surgical site. After your post operative observation appointment, you may resume your customary oral hygiene regimen.
Eat food that can be cut with a fork for the remainder of the first week. More solid foods can be added once the sutures are removed, and you are more comfortable.
You may resume your normal exercise routine.
Questions? Please Call
Office Hours:
- Monday: 7:00 am to 6:00 pm
- Tuesday: 7:00 am to 5:00 pm
- Wednesday: 7:00 am to 6:00 pm
- Thursday: 7:00 am to 6:00 pm
- Friday: 7:30 to 4:00 pm
Should you have questions during office hours, please call the office at (630) 377-4677
After office hours, Dr. Kolinski and Dr. Crosby may be reached at the following phone numbers:
Dr. Kolinski’s home number: (630) 752-4222
Dr. Crosby’s Cell Number: (312) 399-7655
Dr. Kolinski’s cell number: (630) 235-3944
