**Post-Operative Instructions for Extractions**
1. **Rest**: After the extraction, it's important to rest and avoid any intense physical activity for
at least 24 hours.
2. **Medications**: Take all medications prescribed by the dentist. If you experience any
adverse reactions to the medications, such as rash, nausea, or difficulty breathing, call your
dentist or go to the emergency room immediately.
3. **Mouth Care**: Do not rinse your mouth for the first 24 hours after the extraction. After this
period, you can start gently rinsing with warm salt water (1/2 teaspoon of salt in 1 glass of water)
every 2-3 hours.
4. **Diet**: Consume soft foods and avoid hot foods for the first 24 hours. Avoid chewing on the
side where the extraction took place.
5. **No Smoking**: Avoid smoking for at least 48 hours after the extraction, as this can affect
healing and increase the risk of infection.
6. **Oral Hygiene**: Continue brushing and flossing, but avoid the area of the extraction until it
is healed.
7. **Ice Application**: Apply ice to the affected area for 15 minutes each hour, for the first 24
hours, to help reduce swelling.
8. **Bleeding Control**: If excessive bleeding occurs, gently bite down on a gauze or a clean
cloth for 20-30 minutes.
9. **Symptoms to Watch**: If you experience fever, excessive bleeding, swelling that doesn't
decrease after 48 hours, a bad taste in the mouth that doesn't go away with mouthwash, or
intense pain that isn't relieved by the prescribed painkillers, call your dentist immediately.
If you have any questions or concerns, feel free to contact us.
Please remember that it is normal to have some pain and discomfort after an extraction, but if
you experience any complications, call your dentist immediately.
Please follow all these guidelines to ensure a proper recovery.