Surgical Instructions:

Post-Operative Fracture Instructions

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These instructions are designed to promote healing, safety and comfort.

Keep head elevated above your shoulders while sleeping for the first 3 days
Use wax over sharp wires for comfort
Use Vaseline or other soothing lip balm on lips as needed for comfort
Excellent oral hygiene is MANDATORY. Gently brush teeth with small, soft brush and toothpaste, and rinse with warm salt water (1/2 tsp in 8 oz water)
Proper nutrition must be maintained - high protein, high calorie liquid diet.
Do not drink alcohol or use recreational drugs.
Do not smoke
Do not use mouthwash or peroxide
Avoid any further trauma to jaw. Restrict further exertion. Walking is encouraged.
Notify us for loose wired, ability to move jaw, teeth, fever, increasing swelling, redness, pain or drainage
Go to the Emergency Department immediately for difficulty in breathing or swallowing.
Take medications as prescribed.
While you are using narcotic pain medicine, do not drive, drink alcohol or perform any activity which requires attentiveness.

Oral Surgeon Dr. Zane Khan practices Oral Surgery in Jacksonville FL, providing Dental Implants, Wisdom Tooth Extraction & Full Mouth Reconstruction. He also offers Oral Cosmetic Procedures including Replacement of Missing Teeth, Dental Crown Lengthening & Root Coverage.
Address: 14453 Beach Blvd. • Suite 101 • Jacksonville, FL 32250 • Telephone: 904-821-1334 • Fax: 904-821-1335