Post-Op Instructions

Thank You for choosing Lotus Dental Wellness for your healing rejuvenation.

 
 

What to Expect

Normal signs

  • Jaw Soreness and Stiffness

  • Bleeding

  • Swelling

  • Bruising

  • Discomfort

  • Dry Lips

  • Slight Fever

  • Granules if you had a bone graft

 

Things To Avoid

First 36-48 hours

  • Spitting

  • Drinking through a straw

  • Vigorous rinsing/swishing

  • Heat

  • Exercise

  • Brushing surgical site

  • Touching site with finger or tongue

  • Smoking for 2 weeks

  • Wearing night guard or retainer for a few days

  • Waterpik in surgical site

  • Do not oil pull for 2 weeks or use mouth rinses that contain alcohol

  • *Be cautious not to chew directly on implant site*

Things To Do

  • Keep the area clean

  • Ice 20 minutes every hour for the first 24 hours/as needed. Do not over ice area. Keep 20 minute intervals

  • Use warm saltwater rinses after meals

  • Take medications as prescribed

  • Eat clean, healthy whole foods

  • Sleep with head elevated

  • Wear essix if applicable

  • Follow up with appointments

  • Follow Doctor recommendations

 

If you had a Sinus Lift

  • Do not blow your nose for the next seven days.

  • Do not sneeze holding your nose, sneeze with your mouth open.

  • Keep sinus pressure reduced for at least four weeks post surgery.

    Ex. Do not bear down and hold breath, fly in an aircraft, blow balloons.

  • Keep sinus pressure reduced for at 2 weeks.

  • A nasal decongestant can be taken to reduce sinus pressure if needed Ex. Sudafed, Dimetapp, Drixoral.

 

Home Care

You can brush and rinse gently, but avoid flossing near surgical site.

A soft bristled brush is provided for you in your take home care package.

Use recovery kit three times a day.

 

What Can I Eat?

First 3 Days Liquid Diet

  • Whole Food Juicing and Smoothies

  • Warm Smooth Soups

  • Broths

  • Plenty of Water, stay hydrated

First 2 Weeks Soft Foods

  • Foods soft enough to mash with utensil (doesn’t need to be chewed)

  • Blended Soups

  • Soft Pastas

  • Mashed Potatoes and Mashed Veggies

First 4 Months

  • Will discuss at 2 week follow up