Teeth – DO NOT do these things during the first 6 weeks after surgery.

1. Don’t do anything that will disturb the surgical sites. Be your own best wound caretaker. Be as gentle as possible for 6 weeks.
2. No brushing, flossing or waterpik of the surgical sites.
3. Do not brush the biting surface of the teeth that had surgery.
4. No touching the surgical sites with fingers, tongue or any other object like cotton Swabs, picks etc.
5. Do not look at the surgical sites. Keep cheek movements to minimum.
6. Do not sleep with hands under the cheek.
7. No spitting, use of straws, blowing balloons, snorkeling or use of wind instruments.
8. No smoking, no sucking candies or mints (Consult doctor for medical use marijuana).
9. No heavy aerobics, vigorous dancing, heavy lifting or physical activity for 1 week.
10. No scalding hot liquids or alcohol for 1 week after surgery.
11. No crunchy or sticky foods.

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