First 24 Hours

• Bite gently on the gauze for 30–45 minutes to control bleeding.

• Avoid rinsing, spitting forcefully, or using straws.

• Do not smoke for at least 48 hours.

• Apply a cold compress on the outside of the face for 15 minutes on / 15 minutes off to reduce swelling.​

 

Pain Management

• Take prescribed medications as directed.

• Over-the-counter medications such as ibuprofen or acetaminophen may help reduce discomfort. Take 600-800mg ibuprofen and 500mg tylenol together.

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Eating

• Eat soft foods such as yogurt, soup, mashed potatoes, smoothies, cold soft foods help.

• Avoid hot, spicy, or crunchy foods for the first 24–48 hours.

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Oral Hygiene

• Brush normally but avoid the extraction area.

• After 3 days post extraction, rinse gently with warm salt water (½ teaspoon salt in a cup of warm water).