The following instructions are to be followed by the patient after a Tooth Extraction
Firmly keep the cotton/gauze pressed inside your mouth for 20-25minutes. Remove the cotton/gauze after 20-25 minutes and discard it.
When you remove the cotton, EAT something cold like plain Icecream/ or drink a cold milkshake.
Anaesthesiacan last anywhere between 30 minutes to 3 hours. Be careful while eating or talking while the anaesthesia lasts. AVOID biting on your numb cheek, tongue or lips.
Apply ICE PACKS intermittently from outside in the first 5-6 hours of extraction. It helps reduce the swelling if any.
DO NOTput your hand repeatedly on your cheek on the treated side. DO NOTsleepon the treated side.
DO NOT rinse or spit out for 24 hours after the extraction. Keep swallowing all the blood and saliva in your mouth for 24 hours.
Eat only soft and cold for 24 hours. Do not consume hot or spicy food for 24 hours.
DO NOT have any Aerated drinks or Sodas.
DO NOT use Straws for drinking liquids.
AVOID putting your tongue or your fingers repeatedly on the extraction site.
START Warm salt water rinses AFTER 24 hours of extraction. Rinse every 2-3 hours for at least 7-10 days.
Remove stitches (if placed) after 1 week, unless they are resorbable sutures.