• Bleeding: Minor oozing is expected post-surgery. Avoid excessive spitting and change the gauze as instructed.
• Pain Management: Use paracetamol/Nurofen for pain relief if needed. Cold packs can also be helpful.
• Swelling and Bruising: Swelling typically subsides in 2-3 days, while bruising may take longer.
• Activity:  Rest for 5 days post-surgery and avoid intense activities for a week.
• Beverages: Drink plenty of water post-surgery. Avoid alcoholic, caffeinated, or hot drinks for 24 hours and avoid using a straw for a week.
• Food: Stick to soft foods for the first 24 hours. Avoid hard or spicy foods that might irritate the wound.
• Cleaning Your Mouth: Avoid brushing, rinsing, or using mouthwash for the first 24 hours. Resume gentle brushing afterwards and rinse with warm salty water regularly.
• Tobacco Use: Avoid smoking for at least 72 hours and chewing tobacco for a week post-surgery to facilitate healing.

After an adult tooth is extracted, a protective blood clot typically forms in the socket, covering any bone or nerve endings that are exposed. If this clot is missing or becomes dislodged, it can cause severe pain. Sometimes dry socket occurs for reasons outside of your control. However, using alcohol and tobacco during your recovery period may increase the risk of dry socket.

If you feel a lot of pain within days after the extraction, please contact us immediately. We will address the wound to facilitate formation of the blood clot.