INSTRUCTIONS TO BE FOLLOWED AFTER EXTRACTION :
Definition
” Extraction is defined as complete, painless removal of tooth or tooth root with minimal trauma to surrounding investing structures, so that the wound heals uneventfully and there will be no post operative prosthetic problems”. 
POSTOPERATIVE INSTRUCTIONS
- Your dentist will place a cotton or gaze roll in the area of tooth extraction, which need to be hold or bite firmly so that it creates a pressure over the surgical or extracted tooth site for 30min. There is no need of replacing the cotton again unless you note an active bleeding from the site. If you notice any active bleeding after 30min consult your dentist immediately.
- After you remove the cotton from your mouth have some cold things like ice-cream such that it come in contact with the extracted site
- You are advised not to spit for the next 24 hours whether it might be your saliva or blood everything need to be swallowed, as spitting may create a negative pressure over the extracted tooth site and may initiate bleeding
- you are not allowed to gargle for next 24 hours. Gargling may cause disintegration of the blood clot and may initiate bleeding from the extracted socket.
- You are advised not to touch the area of extracted site either with your tongue or finger
- You are advised not to have any hot food or beverages
- You are advised to have only cold and soft food
- You are advised for Application of ice pack
- Avoid spicy and hard food items for next 24 hours
- Avoid eating from the side where your tooth was extracted
- After extraction chances of swelling is quite common, in such case don’t panic swelling comes down slowly as healing progresses.
- Avoid hot fermentation on the side of extraction
- Avoid hot food or beverages for next 24 hours.
- You are advised not to skip antibiotic and analgesic medication prescribed by your dentist
- You are advised to visit your dentist after one week for suture removal ( If sutures are placed)
- You are advised to avoid smoking, consumption of alcohol and use of tobacco for next 48 hours
- You are advised to restrict your self to calm activities ( Avoid vigorous exercise for next 48 hours)
- If bleeding persists even after 24 hours immediately contact your dentist
