Intra-Oral Sutures

Following ear, nose, and throat surgeries – as well as many facial plastic procedures – it is necessary for us to place sutures within the patient’s mouth. In order to avoid unnecessary infection, please follow our post-operative steps closely. Should you develop extraordinary pain, bleeding, or fever in the area of the sutures, contact our office immediately.

Pre / Post Operative Instructions For Intra-Oral Sutures

Follow these instructions for one week:

Eat only soft foods
Do not eat spicy foods
Avoid extremes in either hot or cold foods as well as with drinks
Avoid “hard” foods that may cause injury to the suture line such as potato chips, tacos, etc
Rinse mouth out four(4) times a day with a solution of ½ peroxide and ½ water

Call our office immediately if there is any excessive bleeding from the wound or if you should develop a fever.