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Originally Posted by Bryanna
Hi John,
So glad that you had that wisdom tooth removed...yay!!
Now about the oatmeal episode.... DO NOT try to remove anything from the surgical area. Small amounts of food debris is not a concern. Also, do not rinse with the peridex more than you are suppose to. Over rinsing can disturb the clot. Some oral surgeons prescribe peridex, others prefer warm salt water. Do as your oral surgeon prescribes unless the peridex causes irritation, then switch to salt water. Also, it is important to eat nutritiously, so definitely stick to soft healthy foods.... like oatmeal! Do not drink through a straw, just drink normal from a cup. Do not use any cold compresses or ice on the face after the first 24 hours as this could cause swelling as the blood pools in the area. However, warm moist compresses on the outside of that side of the face are soothing and can keep the blood flowing really well which can actually reduce swelling.
What did the surgeon say about the cyst? Are you in any pain?
Bryanna
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Thanks for your response, Bryanna, it's great to hear from you. The cyst has been taken for a biopsy to determine if it is liable to return. According to my OS, it normally does not, but apparently some types are more prone to a re-occurrence than others.
As far as pain, it's strange - I'm in practically no pain whatsoever today and am taking no pain medication. I was of course in quite definite pain yesterday, and eventually took some sort of codine-esque pill (Lortab) for that. Swelling is noticeable but mild. Could the nerves be numbed still?
Anyhow, my chief concern is, as ever, for the socket itself and will try to keep away from it as much as possible. Is talking a bad idea? The whole jaw stills feels a little funky and I'm a bit loath to exert it much just yet. Also, I guess I've gone overboard with the mouthwash - I've used it about three times today (maybe twice, I forget exactly), but my written post-op instructions are to use it twice a day - somehow I got confused by something else I was reading online which encouraged more frequent rinsing. I suppose this means I should avoid using it until tomorrow? Also, if it did mess up the clot, would/could I know by now either from A) the typical symptoms of ridiculously large amounts of pain, or B) visible signs of something amiss in the general area? And, if the latter, is there much point in having a professional examine it tomorrow?
In any event, thanks so much for your helpful advice and support.
Love,
- John