Oral Surgery

Question 1

How long after XLA should you wait before smoking or drinking?

Answer 1

24hrs

Question 2

How long does numbness after XLA last?

Answer 2

3-4hrs

Question 3

How quickly should pain following surgery/XLA improve?

Answer 3

7-10 days

Question 4

When does swelling following XLA reach its maximum?

Answer 4

2-3 days after

Question 5

When should swelling resolve following XLA?

Answer 5

7-10 days

Question 6

How long can bruising of the face take to heal following XLA?

Answer 6

2 weeks

Question 7

How long can you expect to have blood stained saliva following XLA?

Answer 7

24-48 hours post procedure

Question 8

What should you do if a socket continues to bleed at home following XLA/surgery?

Answer 8

sit upright, take a clean cotton handkerchief or tea towel, place over socket and bite down hard, apply constant pressure for at least 30 mins. if bleeding continues, re-apply for further 30 mins. If continues contact OS dept or 111

Question 9

Should you rinse your mouth following XLA/surgery?

Answer 9

Not for the first day - disturb clot
Next day use salt mouthwashes (glass warm water with tsp salt dissolved). Often as possible but at least after food

Question 10

How long following XLA/surgery can you expect mouth opening to be limited?

Answer 10

around a week

Question 11

How long should stitches take to dissolve or drop out?

Answer 11

7-10 days