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After Exposure of an Impacted Tooth

Do not disturb the wound. If surgical packing was placed, leave it alone. The packing helps to keep the tooth exposed. If it gets dislodged or falls out, do not get alarmed but please contact our office for instructions.

Bleeding

Some bleeding or redness in the saliva is normal for 24 hours. Excessive bleeding that rapidly fills your mouth with blood can frequently be controlled by biting with pressure on a gauze pad placed directly on the bleeding wound for 30 minutes. If bleeding continues, please call for further instructions.

Bracket Chain

If an impacted tooth was requested by your orthodontist for exposure and bracket placement, the surgically exposed tooth will have a bracket with chain attached to it.  It is important to avoid any pulling on this chain to prevent it being detached from the tooth.  The area should be well maintained with frequent irrigation and to avoid the food trap.