Post-op care for a labial frenectomy?

Question

I just a lower labial frenectomy done by laser...and they never gave me a post-op care sheet. I just have a gaping hole where they cut the frenum (not stitched, but not bleeding), and it didn't hurt too much until I ate some pasta with tomato sauce. This was almost 2 hours ago and it still hurts like h**l!! But I don't know if I can brush, what to swish with, etc...what not to eat...I'm totally freaked out, I'm going to take the pain medication they gave me but I really feel it just needs to be cleaned out. I've been rinsing with water but it's only hurting worse and worse.

Any tips??

Answer 1

You shouldn't eat anything but soft mild foods for a bit.  Rinse with warm salt water.  Then leave it alone.  Don't do anything to disturb the healing.  Try drinking warm not scalding tea.