Postoperative Instructions: Alveoplasty

Continue to gently bite down on soft gauze 1 hour post procedure. If bleeding persists after 1 hour continue to gently bite down on gauze for an additional 1 hour. Avoid periodically removing gauze or checking site as this will disrupt the clot formation.
Use gentle salt water rinses three times a day and after every meal
Sutures will dissolve on their own in 5-10 days
Soft diet until otherwise directed