1. What to Expect After Treatment

• Mild bleeding or nasal discharge, often light and blood-tinged, may occur in the first couple of days.
• Swelling and bruising in the cheek or under-eye area may peak between days 3–5 and then gradually fade.
• Expect nasal stuffiness or sinus pressure as the area heals.
• Small bone graft granules may appear in saliva; this is normal during healing.
• Mild to moderate discomfort is common and usually well-controlled with prescribed medications.

2. How to Take Care of Yourself After Treatment

• Do not blow your nose for at least 2–4 weeks. If you need to sneeze, do so with an open mouth.
• Avoid forceful rinsing, spitting, using straws, or any sucking action for 14 days.
• Rest and avoid strenuous activity—no heavy lifting, bending forward, or intense exercise for at least 1 week.
• Avoid smoking, vaping, and alcohol for a minimum of 2 weeks, as these delay healing.
• Maintain hygiene with gentle salt‑water rinses (½ tsp salt in 240 mL of warm water) 4–5 times daily starting the morning after surgery.
• Brush carefully, avoiding the surgical area for the first 2 days; use a soft toothbrush afterward.
• If prescribed, use an antimicrobial rinse (e.g., chlorhexidine) morning and night.
• Take all medications—antibiotics, pain relievers, and nasal decongestants—as directed.
• For the first 7–14 days, follow a soft diet: avoid hot, spicy, crunchy, or very chewy foods. Stay hydrated—no straws.
• Do not wear dentures, nightguards, or CPAP during healing unless approved by your dentist.
• Sleep with your head elevated to help reduce swelling.

3. What to Avoid After Treatment

• Blowing your nose, sneezing with mouth closed, or holding your nose.
• Straws, spitting, and any suction-type action.
• Smoking, vaping, alcohol, and hot/spicy/ crunchy foods.
• Heavy lifting, bending, or strenuous activity.
• Flying, scuba diving, wind instruments, or balloon blowing during recovery.
• Wearing dentures, nightguards, or CPAP machines until cleared—CPAP use can disrupt graft stability and healing.

4. When to Contact the Clinic

• Persistent bleeding that doesn’t stop after light pressure for 30–45 minutes.
• Pain or swelling becoming worse after 3–5 days or not relieved by medication.
• Signs of infection, such as redness, fever, pus, or foul odor.
• Granules in nasal discharge or a sensation of fluid or air passing between your nose and mouth.
• Severe sinus pressure or congestion on the surgery side.
• Numbness or tingling that doesn’t improve after one week.

5. How to Reach Us

If you have any concerns, questions, or complications following your treatment, please contact Kitcha Dental Clinic. Our staff will assess the urgency of your situation and prioritize appointments accordingly to ensure you receive timely care.

Contact Kitcha Dental Clinic:

• Phone (Thailand): 053-200201 or 091-797-7888

• Website: https://www.kitchadentalclinic.com/contact-us/

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• WhatsApp: https://wa.me/66917977888

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