Extraction | « Education Center

If a tooth has to be removed for any reason then following a few simple instructions will allow quick healing and will keep pain and discomfort to a minimum.

• Bite down on guaze and keep good firm pressure to aid in stopping the bleeding. Try to swallow saliva behind the guaze and not let it build up in the guaze as this may increase bleeding time.
• Numbness usually will remain for about 1.5-2 hours.
• Recommend either Tylenol or Ibuprophen before numbness wears off to decrease discomfort.
• DO NOT use straws for 2-3 days or you may loosen the blood clot necessary to start healing process and healing can be delayed.
• DO NOT poke finger into extraction site, this may disturb clotting formation and start bleeding again.
• For the next 24 hours DO NOT rinse vigorously with water or mouthwash.
• On the day of the extraction AVOID hard and crunchy foods and only eat soft foods-after 24hour, resume normal diet.