* It is normal to see edema (swelling) and bruising after the operation. Cold compresses applied outside the mouth every ten minutes for the first 48 hours are an important factor in controlling edema. It may take 4-5 days for the edema to completely disappear.
* It is normal to have bleeding in the form of leakage from the wound area and to see pink saliva when spit out. This situation may continue for up to two days. To prevent bleeding, it is important that you do not consume hot food or drinks and do not use the side of the operated area until the stitches are removed.
* You can throw away the tampon placed on the wound area after 30 minutes after the operation, there is no need to replace it with another tampon.
* It is very important not to spit frequently and not to suck the wound area. Sucking and spitting both increases bleeding and prevents healing by disrupting the clot formed in the wound.
* You can have your first meal two hours after the operation. Prefer warm, liquid and soft foods in your meals.
* Do not brush the operation area for the first five days; You can then gently brush it. It is necessary to maintain hygiene with mouthwash in the first days.
* The stitches should be removed after seven days unless you are told otherwise.
* It may take another 9-10 days for the gums to heal completely after the stitches are removed.
* Excessive pressure should not be applied to these teeth for eight weeks after apical resection operations.
* No smoking for five days.
* Lasting longer than the third day or getting worse in the following days. when you have pain; If you have bleeding that continues after the second day or if bleeding starts again, please call your doctor.
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