After your procedure for wisdom teeth removal in Santa Rosa, California, is completed, our oral surgeons recommend that you:

• Keep the gauze pad in place over the surgical site for at least 30 minutes
• Do note rinse vigorously or touch the surgical site. You may brush gently around the surgical site after surgery, and resume normal brushing after several days.
• Take all medications as directed.
• Avoid exercise and other physical activity the day of surgery. After the first day you may resume your regular activities when you feel comfortable.
• Apply ice packs or cold compresses on the side of your face where surgery was performed as needed. Some swelling and mile bruising is normal and will gradually subside over a period of several days.
• Maintain a soft diet and avoid using a straw. Do not chew near the surgical site.

If you experience severe bleeding or pain, please contact Sonoma County Oral Surgery & Dental at 707-566-7300. Dr. Jiries Mogannam, Dr. Vicente Chavez, Dr. Christopher Chow or Dr. William Verlinden will help you discover the cause and relieve it so that you continue to heal properly.