Tooth Extraction

  • Immediately after the extraction, bite on a cotton ball firmly for 30-60
    minutes.
  • Some oozing is normal; however,after 1 hour, repeat with a clean gauze pad
    if oozing is profuse or with a tea bag soaked in cold water for another 30
    minutes.
  • The site could ooze for as long as 24 hours.
  • Blood and saliva mix in the mouth and make it look like there is more
    bleeding than there really is.
  • Don’t spit, and don’t suck on candies or through a straw.
  • Don’t rinse your mouth.
  • Don’t smoke or use tobacco. Avoid Tobacco for at least 72 hours because it
    slows healing.
  • Avoid eating hot/spicy/acid food. Eat soft, nutritious and cold
    food chewing on the opposite side if possible.
  • To control discomfort, take pain medication before the anesthetic has
    worn off or as recommended.
  • Limit yourself to calm activities and elevate your head with pillows when
    you lie down to reduce bleeding.
  • To keep swelling to a minimum, use an ice bag over the area, 15 minutes
    every hour.
  • Start brushing and flossing again 24 hours after the surgery.