Care after a minor oral surgery

Sometimes, after a minor oral surgery, you may have pain, bleeding and swelling. This section suggests ways to remedy these problems. Your dentist or oral surgeon to which you referred to your surgery will also advise you in this regard.

An oral surgeon is a dentist who has attended at least 4 years of university training. If you have questions about the treatment or care after your surgery, contact your dentist or oral surgeon.

If any of the following occurs after surgery, call your dentist or oral surgeon immediately:

You bleed a lot, and it is at least 4 hours that the transaction is completed.
You have pain in heart (nausea)
You vomit
Fever
Pain does not decrease, and this is a day (or more) that the operation took place
You continue to swell and it has been two days (or more) that the operation took place
 

Your dentist or oral surgeon will tell you what to do.

Soothe pain
Stop the bleeding
Reduce swelling or swelling
Relieve the jaw