After exposure of an impacted tooth.
Recovery instructions for the days following exposure of an impacted tooth — including wound care, bleeding, swelling, and pain management.
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Take it slow, heal well.
Wound care
Don't disturb the wound. If surgical packing was placed, leave it alone — and call us if any of it dislodges instead of trying to put it back yourself.
Bleeding
Some bleeding for around 24 hours is normal. If it becomes excessive, apply gauze to the site for 30 minutes. Call us if it persists.
Swelling
Apply ice (or an ice-filled plastic bag) near the surgical area for the first 36 hours to keep swelling down.
Diet
- →Plenty of fluids on surgery day
- →Avoid hot liquids and hard foods initially
- →Soft foods first, normal diet as soon as you can tolerate it
Pain management
- →Acetaminophen every 6 hours, OR
- →Ibuprofen: 2–3 tablets, up to four times daily — not exceeding 3,200mg per day for adults
- →Take prescription medications exactly as directed
Oral hygiene
A clean wound heals faster. Brush your other teeth normally, and starting the day after surgery, rinse with warm salt water 2–3 times daily.
Activity
Take it easy. Strenuous activity in the first day or two can increase swelling and bleeding.
Concerns about your recovery?
Call us right away at 905-456-1400. We'd much rather hear from you and confirm everything is normal than have you wait it out.