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
  (!) Don’t take these when having active stomach problems
  and preferably don’t take these on an empty stomach!
  » Add extra painkillers when necessary
  eg . Dafalgan (Codeine), Panadol, Perdolan and others
  never exceed the maximum dose
  (!) Never take aspirin derivatives eg. Aspegic, Dispril, Sedergine ao
  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 (an 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: