If you have undergone any form of oral surgery, you know how intimidating and daunting it can be. And you should remember that the treatment does not end once you come home from the hospital; you need to follow the right aftercare tips to smooth your recovery and healing process. LANAP, or Laser-Assisted
New Attachment Procedure surgery, is a gum disease treatment that involves laser technology. It is not as invasive as a root canal or an extraction. In order to facilitate a smooth recovery for you, you need to carefully follow all the aftercare instructions that your dentist might recommend, and lanap surgery Allentown will help you with that! Nevertheless, you can also follow these general tips to be safer.
How should I take care of my teeth and gums post-op?
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Take care of the bleeding.
Generally, no bleeding occurs after you get laser surgery on your gums, including LANAP. If the person who was operated on was on blood thinners, there is a chance they might experience minor bleeding where it was operated on. But there is no need to worry! Gently biting on a moistened tea bag or a sterile gauze pad can help control the bleeding. But, in case the bleeding does not stop, then contact your dentist.
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Maintaining good oral hygiene
Begin brushing your teeth the day after surgery using a toothbrush with soft bristles so you do not injure yourself. Try to be very gentle around the area where the surgery was done. If you disturb it too much, you might feel irritation, or it might even start bleeding.
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Watch what you eat.
Only eat soft and easy-to-chew foods immediately after surgery, say for a week or so. Include foods that are rich in nutrients, like yogurt, soups, smoothies, and cooked vegetables. Some other foods include eggs, pasta, cottage cheese, ice cream, or even pudding. Do not even think of having spicy food! It might be tempting, given that you must be eating only bland foods post-op, but spicy, hard, and crunchy foods will cause irritation or bleeding where it was operated.
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Do not forget to follow medication instructions.
Immediately after the surgery, for the first 24 hours, you can take 2 Ibuprofen every 4 to 6 hours even if you are not feeling any pain in the areas where it was operated. Take everything your dentist or your periodontist has prescribed, such as antibiotics or pain relievers.
Remember, these aftercare instructions are general guidelines. Your dentist or periodontist may provide specific instructions based on your individual needs and the extent of your LANAP surgery.
