Post-Gingival Graft Recommendations

🩺 Treatment and Pain

• Follow the prescription you were given carefully.
• Pain is possible for about a week; it is normal and temporary.

🚭 Smoking

• Do not smoke: tobacco can delay healing and cause significant pain.

🍽 Diet

• Avoid hot foods and drinks for 24 hours.
• Eat soft foods for 2 to 3 days.

🩸 Bleeding

• On the first day, slight bleeding that turns saliva red is normal.
• Avoid rinsing vigorously or spitting.
• If bleeding is bothersome, bite down on a dry gauze pad placed on the area for 10 minutes, without talking.

❄ Edema (Swelling)

• Swelling of the cheek is common.
• Apply an ice pack to the cheek: 20 minutes of cold, 20 minutes of rest
◦ repeat several times on the day of the procedure and the following day.
• Talk as little as possible to avoid moving the operated area.

🟣 Bruising

• A bruise on the cheek or neck may appear in the days following the procedure.
• It is harmless and usually disappears within 8 to 10 days.

🪥 Oral Hygiene

• Perform mouth rinses starting the day after the procedure, after each meal or snack (including sweetened coffee).
◦ Let the product remain in contact with the operated area without moving it around.
• Continue regular brushing, avoiding the operated area.

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