After tooth extraction, it’s important for a blood clot to form to stop the bleeding and begin the healing process. That’s why we ask you to bite on a gauze pad for 45-60 minutes after the appointment. If the bleeding or oozing still persists, insert another gauze pad and bite firmly for another 60 minutes. You may have to do this several times.

After the blood clot forms, it is important not to disturb or dislodge the clot as it aids healing. Do not rinse vigorously, suck on straws, or spit the day of extraction. You can gently brush your teeth but stay away from the extraction site. Don’t smoke or drink alcohol for 72 hours. These activities will dislodge or dissolve the clot and retard the healing process. Limit vigorous exercise for the next 24 hours as this will increase blood pressure and may cause more bleeding from the extraction site.

After the tooth is extracted you may feel some pain and experience some swelling. An ice pack or an unopened bag of frozen peas or corn applied to the area will keep swelling to a minimum. Take pain medications as prescribed. The swelling usually subsides after 48 – 72 hours.

Use the pain medication as directed. Call the office if the medication doesn’t seem to be working. If antibiotics are prescribed, continue to take them for the indicated length of time, even if signs and symptoms of infection are gone. Drink lots of fluid on the day of the extraction. You can eat nutritious soft food as soon as you are comfortable but chew away from the extraction site for 1 week.

It is important to resume your normal dental routine after 24 hours. This should include brushing and flossing your teeth at least twice a day. This will speed healing and help keep your mouth fresh and clean.

After a few days you will feel fine and can resume your normal activities. If you have heavy bleeding, severe pain, continued swelling for two to three days, or a reaction to the medication, call the office at #604.439.7874.

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1010 Metrotower II, 4720 Kingsway ,
Burnaby, BC
V5H 4N2 •
Phone:
604.439.7874 • Fax: 604.439.0883

Dr. Silke Gumplinger, female oral surgeon in Burnaby BC, is offering Wisdom Tooth Removal Dental Implants, Bone Grafting, Sinus Lift, Teeth Extraction (Exodontia), IV Sedation, Oral and Local Sedation
to patients from Burnaby, Vancouver, New Westminster, Coquitlam, Port Coquitlam, Richmond, North Vancouver, Langley, Delta, Maple Ridge, Surrey,
Lower Mainland, and Tricities.

Instructions After Tooth Extraction

Instructions After Tooth Extraction Burnaby BC, Exodontia

Instructions After Tooth Extraction

Post-op Instructions