Immediately after the extraction, bite on a gauze pad 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. See more here.
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.
After the first 48 hours
You can rinse your mouth with salted water to disinfect. Brush and use flossing gently around the site to keep it as clean as possible.
Reduce soreness or swelling by applying moist heat. You may see some bruising appearing on your skin. Swelling and bruising usually start to go down after 48 to 72 hours.
Stitches will melt by themselves in 4 to 7 days. If it happens before, you should not worry.
It is normal to experience jaw pain during the week after the surgery.
When to call us?
Heavy or increased bleeding.
Pain or swelling that increases or continues beyond two or three days.
A bad taste or odor in your mouth around a week after your appointment.
A reaction to the medication.
If your condition needs immediate care and your dentist is not available, please go directly to the nearest emergency center.
