WHEN YOU SHOULD NOTIFY THE DOCTOR

     
 
  1. If profuse bleeding continues after 3-4 hours of applied pressure.
  2. If you are unable to maintain a nutritious diet after 48 hours.
  3. If the pain or swelling increases after the third day.
  4. If the sutures (stitches) become loose or dislodged prior to the third day.
  5. If an oral bandage or dressing that was placed becomes dislodged prior to the third day.
  6. If you have any symptoms which may indicate a reaction or allergy to the medications, such as skin rash, hives, elevated temperature, increased and/or erratic heart rate, nausea/vomiting, dizziness/faint, or blurred vision.
  7. If the wires or splints dislodge or become loose.
  8. If your body temperature remains higher than 100 degrees F. taken orally after the third day.