Pay attention to your doctor’s instructions, because neglecting them will harm the course of treatment and delay healing
General information
periodontal diseases are an inflammation of the gum and tissues that supporting the teeth, most of the patients presenting to the clinic complain from pain, bleeding, bad odor, mobility of teeth, spacing between teeth and gum recession
Treatment options
Cleaning teeth and gums from calculus, or laser treatment, or surgical intervention
Instructions before the procedure
– The doctor must be informed of your health condition of chronic diseases or medication because it affects the course of treatment
– It is recommended to eat a meal shortly before the procedure so that you can take painkiller after the procedure
– Dental treatments must be completed in the surgical area and the teeth should be cleaned of calculus
Procedure duration
It varies according to the case, in the case of laser treatment, it ranges from 40 minutes to one hour. In the case of surgical intervention, it ranges from one hour to one hour and a half
Pain
It is assumed that there is no pain during the operation due to the local anesthesia, it is possible to feel discomfort on the first day, it can start feeling slight pain on the third and fourth day because the healing process is more active, and this is normal.
The presence of pain depends mainly on your commitment to the analgesic immediately after the procedure and for the hours and days mentioned in the doctor’s prescription
After the procedure, do not expect the area to heal the next day! We treat a wound like the rest of the body’s wounds that need enough time to heal
Instructions after laser treatment
– Blood spot can occur normally in the first 24 hours
– Refrain from spicy and hot food and drinks on the first day, as this slows down the healing process
– The use of antibiotic is according to the doctor’s vision and according to your health condition
– Adhere to your doctor’s instructions regarding the frequency and timing of the medication
– Stop smoking for at least 3 days because it may cause severe pain at the site of procedure, and if it is possible quit smoking is better
Instructions after surgical intervention
– Cotton should be kept and pressed for half an hour to one hour
– Refrain from hot food and drinks on the first day, as this slows down the healing process
– Cold beverages can help stop the bleeding, such as ‘yogurt’ or ‘ice cream’
– First day apply cold compresses on the face from the outside for ten minutes, then leave them for ten minutes, and so on for an hour
– In the second day, start using warm water and salt as a rinse twice a day for five days
– Avoid sports and physical strain
– Stopping any medications that cause blood thinning in the first day
– The use of antibiotic is according to the doctor’s vision and according to your health condition
– Adhere to your doctor’s instructions regarding the frequency and timing of the medication
– If there is a bandage, it is normal to fall off during the second or third day. If it does not fall off, take it off after seven days.
– In the event of a suture, it is removed by the doctor after seven days in case it did not dissolve
– Stop smoking for at least 2 weeks, and if it is possible quit smoking is better, because it damages the blood supply in the surgical area, severe pain may occur in the bone area
– Avoid eating on the surgery side
– Do not use a toothbrush or dental floss on the surgery area for the first two weeks, you can use the brush on the rest of the teeth
– Keeping the surgery area clean by using mouthwash
– Do not use any mouthwash if your doctor has not prescribed it to you
– Ask your doctor about the need for a follow-up appointment after the procedure
The daily care of brushing with toothpaste, flossing and water flossing the rest of the teeth after the procedure should not be neglected, and continue to rinse with warm water and salt, and do not try to neglect care because the oral environment is greatly harms the healing of the area
Normal thing
– Feeling of discomfort in the surgery area for a period of two to three weeks is normal and will gradually subsides
– It is very normal to have blood points come out frequently with saliva in first day to week and gradually reduce
– Swelling in the face area sometimes is a natural reaction of the body, and this swelling will disappear gradually, and you must adhere to the instructions and consult a doctor if antibioticis needed
Source: Almana Dental & Maxillofacial center