This is given to me just before my discharge from the ward.
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National Dental Centre Day Surgery

POSTOPERATIVE INSTRUCTIONS

1. After the operation, it is inevitable that there will be some facial swelling, bruising and a small amount of blood may ooze from the wound.

2. You should rest quietly at home. Avoid vigorous exercises, stimulants, or very hot food or drink for the rest of the day to minimise the risk of excessive postoperative bleeding.

3. If bleeding occurs, apply a clean folded gauze or handkerchief to the wound and bite on it firmly for a timed 15 minutes. If active bleeding persists after a few attempts, plese return to this clinic during office hours or attend at the Department of Emergency Medicine, Block 1 of the Singapore General Hospital after office hours. Please bring along your Identity Card or Passport and Outpatient Card if you are attending the Department of Emergency Medicine. Please note that an emergency service facility charge of about $80/- is payable.

4. Please remember to take your medicine at the prescribed frequency and dosage. Should a rash or any other complication develop after taking the medicine, please return to this clinic during office hours or attend at the Department of Emergency Medicine after office hours. Alternatively, you may visit your nearest medical general practitioner for the problem.

5. The site of operation should be cleansed by rinsing the mouth gently with warm saline (salt solution) or a prescribed mouthwash immediately after meals and before going to bed. Brushing of teeth should resume the following day after surgery. (Do not rinse your mouth unnecessarily on the day of the operation.)

6. You should not apply a hot-water bottle or hot towel to the cheek/facial skin area of the operative site because this tends to increase the size of the facial swelling.

7. Soft food may be taken over the next few days. Chewing on the operative site(s) should be avoided during this time.

8. If you have been given another appointment, please do not fail to attend.

9. Should you have any question about the progress of your recovery, do feel free to contact us at the centre at telephone no: 63248836

We wish you a speedy and uneventful recovery