ON CALL SURGEON
A surgeon is available on-call every day between 8:00 a.m. and 10:00 p.m. to answer questions and manage patient emergencies.If you still have questions after reviewing this website, we recommend contacting the on-call surgeon as early as possible during the day. This allows, when necessary, for medications to be prescribed before pharmacies close.
In addition, as the on-call surgeon is responsible for both clinic emergencies and those of regional hospital centers, calling earlier in the day helps with care coordination and ensures more efficient service. Outside call hours (10:00 p.m. to 8:00 a.m.), for any emergency that may compromise your safety, we recommend going directly to the emergency at the nearest hospital.
The following situations are considered medical emergencies that may pose a risk to your safety:
- Pulsatile hemorrhage (spurting or heavy bleeding)
- Infections causing airway obstruction (difficulty swallowing or breathing)
INFECTION
An infection usually manifests with infection is recurrence of edema (swelling), usually 5 to 7 days after the procedure.
Signs and symptoms:
- Fever
- Painful swelling that reappears
- Pain not relieved by medication
- Flow of pus
If you have these symptoms, it is important to contact us. If an infection is confirmed, it is likely that an antibiotic will be prescribed. If this is the case, it is important to follow the dosage indicated on the bottle. The entire course of antibiotic must be taken, even if the swelling and pain are reduced.
ALVEOLITIS
This is the most common complication after tooth extraction. It is caused by the premature loss of the blood clot, leaving the tooth socket empty. Usually, it occurs at lower tooth extraction sites, around 72 hours after the procedure.
Signs and symptoms:
Significant pain, not relieved by pain medication
And also, sometimes:
- Pain that radiates to the ear
- Bad taste in the mouth
- Limitation of mouth opening
It is important to contact us if you experience such symptoms as an effective treatment can be provided.