Dr. Snell's Introduction
"I hope you find the following videos beneficial to your recovery. Should you have any questions, contact us!"
E-Mail: heath@snelldds.com
Phone: (480) 648-5091
What to do immediately following the procedure
- What to do about bleeding
- What to eat
- When and how to take medications
- How to use cold compresses
- What to do if feeling light-headed or faint
Things to do on the days and weeks following surgery
- Diet
- How to avoid nausea
- Managing and decreasing discomfort
- The normal course of healing
How to best manage discomfort
- Managing discomfort
- Normal progression of discomfort and swelling
- Medications to be taken to manage discomfort
Appropriate post-op foods
- Diet
- Best foods to eat
- Irrigating instructions
- Foods to avoid
- Foods that promote healing
Appropriate post-op activities
- Appropriate post-op activities
- When to call your dentist with questions
Dry sockets and how to treat them
- Definition of a dry socket
- Normal amount of discomfort
- How to avoid increasing discomfort
- Best course of action for a dry socket
Management of Non-Healing Extraction Sites
Heath C. Snell
DDS • PC