What should I do after Frenectomy?
What should I do after Frenectomy?
For the first 12 to 24 hours you should rest and relax with minimal activity. After first 12 to 24 hours, you may resume activity as tolerated. Bad breath is common and will disappear as healing occurs. Two to three days following surgery, white, possible hard tissue may be seen in the surgical site.
How long do you have to do stretches after Frenectomy?
Starting the day after your surgery, stretches should be done 5 times per day for three weeks.
When can I eat normally after Frenectomy?
EATING AND DRINKING: Do not try to eat until all the anesthesia (numbness) has worn off. Your first meal should be soft. Avoid spicy, salty, acidic, very hot or very cold foods or liquids. Also, avoid nuts, chips, popcorn, hard bread, or other crunchy or fibrous foods which may become caught between your teeth.
How long does it take for stitches to dissolve after Frenectomy?
The medicine, especially the one for pain, can cause nausea or vomiting. Having some food in stomach may help to prevent this. If you have dissolvable sutures, they can take 3-4 weeks to dissolve, give or take some time. Try not to pick or prod at them as you might irritate the surgical site.
Does gap close after frenectomy?
Frenectomy: An oversized labial frenum may be reduced through minor surgery called a frenectomy. Gaps may close on their own in younger children who’ve undergone a frenectomy. Older children and adults will generally require additional treatment, like braces, to close gaps after a frenectomy.
What should a healed Frenectomy look like?
The wound will be “diamond-shaped” and will look like a hole in the beginning. This will change in a few days to a white/yellow colour. The wound can appear infected (see photo’s) but this is the normal healing process.
Are Frenectomy stretches necessary?
Stretching is only necessary during waking hours. There is no need for nighttime stretching. Sweeps should be done at every feeding for the first two weeks. Instructions on how to perform sweeps as well as the amount of pressure needed have been provided to you at the time of the procedure.
Can I use a straw after a frenectomy?
A slight (oozing) amount of blood is not unusual for the first 24-48 hours after surgery. Avoid spitting and the use of a straw to drink as the suction action disrupts the natural clotting process.
