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It is advisable to have someone help you while walking, climbing stairs, or using the restroom during this time.You should sit for one minute before getting up to a standing position. You should be careful going from a lying to a standing position. The medication given to you in the IV and the prescribed pain medication can make you feel dizzy and impair your judgement.If you received IV sedation and/or are taking prescription pain medication, for the next twenty-four (24) hours: do not stay alone, operate machinery, make critical decisions, or care for children.Swelling is normal and you can apply a cold compress on your jaw over the treatment area, alternating 10 minutes on and 10 minutes off.Your narcotic pain medication is only for "break through" pain.First, within one hour after your surgical procedure take your ibuprofen, within three hours if the pain is not controlled then you may take your prescribed narcotic pain medication. ![]() TAKE YOUR IBUPROFEN FOR THE NEXT FOUR DAYS REGARDLESS OF YOUR PAIN!.It can be controlled but not eliminated by taking the ibuprofen and pain pills the surgeon has prescribed. No heavy lifting for twenty-four (24) hours, it can increase bleeding.Oozing from the surgical sites is normal for 2 to 3 days.You will leave the office with gauze placed over your surgical sites, you will change the gauze packs every 15 to 30 minutes for 1-2 hours until the gauze is only "splotchy" with blood and/or absent.Protein shakes are encouraged for nutrition. Avoid hot food and drinks for the first twenty-four (24) hours.You should be aware that if your lip or tongue is numb, you could bite it and not feel the sensation. ![]() ![]()
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