Continue biting with firm pressure on the gauze for another one to two hours; change the gauze when it becomes soaked with blood.

Do not rinse your mouth, consume hot drinks or eat hot food after the surgery.

Following the use of local anaesthesia during the surgery, your lips, tongue or cheeks may remain numb for 3 to 4 hours, during which time they may be injured by you accidentally biting on them.

You may have swelling or bruising on your face where the surgery was performed. The swelling will disappear in a few days’ time.

If you are a smoker, please refrain from smoking after the surgery.

Do not engage in strenuous activities for at least four to five days after the surgery.

Consume soft food for the next two to three days; rinse your mouth with antiseptic mouthwash or warm salt water after every meal.

If bleeding re-commences:

Rinse your mouth once with cold water, then fold a piece of gauze (or a cotton handkerchief) into a tight pad and place directly over bleeding point. Apply firm steady pressure on pad by biting on it for 30 minutes.

Repeat this procedure twice if bleeding persists. If this fails, return to the clinic for professional assistance.

Take the medication as prescribed. If rashes develop, stop taking the medication and contact the clinic immediately.

Brush your teeth as per normal but take care not to brush too hard near the wound area.

In the event of an emergency (e.g. non-stop and excessive bleeding, high fever), please call the clinic immediately. If the clinic cannot be reached, please seek emergency treatment at the Accident & Emergency Department at any hospitals as soon as possible.

Please remember to visit the dentist in about a week's time to get the sutures removed.