Kaakchirurgie
Dr. De Neef

Postoperative Instructions After Oral Surgery

• Take the prescribed medication at fixed times:
  
  » Anti-Inflammatory Drugs (NSAID)
  eg . Brufen , Ibuprofen , Nurofen , Spidifen , Apranax , Voltaren ao
  help to avoid swelling and pain
  (!) Do not take with active stomach problems
  prefer not to take on an empty stomach
  » Extra painkillers
  eg . Add Dafalgan (Codeine), Panadol, Perdolan and others
  never exceed the maximum dose
  (!) None aspirin derivatives eg . Aspegic , Dispril , Sedergine ea
  because these give a tendency to bleed
  » Antibiotics
  only on indication
  (!) Report Allergies to Your Doctor
  » Children
  Junifen , Nurofen Junior, Perdolan
  
  
• Ice applications on the cheeks during the first hours after the procedure reduce swelling, as well as light height when sleeping (extra pillow).
  
  
• Food and drink::
  » Do not consume hot food/drinks in the hours following the procedure
  » Do not eat again (soft food) until the anesthesia has completely worn off
  » Avoid alcohol consumption
  
  
• Oral and dental hygiene:
  » Brushing teeth from the day after the procedure
  » Also in the treated area, brush all teeth completely
  » Use mouthwash 2-3x/day from the day after the procedure
  
  
• Do not smoke at least a few days after the procedure
  
  
• Most stitches will digest on their own after 10 to 14 days. The non-absorbable sutures are removed by us or by the referring doctor or dentist after 7 to 14 days, depending on what was agreed.
  
  
• In case of urgent questions or urgencies you can always contact us: