Dr.Suraj Kadam. (6.08) From M.ULH.S. ‘THIS IS PATIENT EDUCATION [Maharashtra University of Health Sciences} INSTRUGHONEDE: Dental Surgeon Patient Instructions Following Extraction Bite on a gauze pad for 45 minute discard. Some oozing or seepage of blood is normal. However, if bleeding continues, yo ona moistened tea bag for an additional 10- ing, It is very important to maintain this clot, especially during the first 48 hou 1, Leave the gauze in the socket 2. After 1 hour, remove the gau: 3. Do not place any additional gauze in the socket bleeding occurs. 4, DO NOT SMOKE TODAY. 5. NO vigorous rinsing for 48hrs, 6. NO spitting 7. NO drinking with a s 8. DO NOT suck on the g 9. Use pain medication 10. If profuse bleeding, doctor. a University of Dental Surgeg issue directed by your de of water) at least 3 d promotes healing. quids and try to eat as normally as beverages. Avoid popcorn and After 48 hours you may rinse the times a day, especially after eating. Diet: NO drinking for 1 hour; NO eating possible. However, avoid hot, spicy or co peanuts as they may become stuc Pain: An extraction site is a wound, so pain is tc (for example: Tylenol or Ibuprofen) for your pain. ‘Swelling may occur. If it does: © During the first 48 hours, apply ice in 15 minute {ay use any non-aspirin medication as directed 15 minutes off) © After 48 hours, apply a hot water bottle or hot towel weeded * Keep your head slightly elevated when lying down (i.e. extra p Oral Hygiene: You may brush your teeth and floss as normal, but try to avoid the extraction site. When you rinse during the first 48 hours, remember to rinse very gently and DO NOT spit, instead allow the water to fall out your mouth.