Post extraction instructions with reasons

Should the patient experience postoperative bleeding, there are some routine steps to try to promote hemostasis. First, bite down on gauze for 20 minutes. If the bleeding persists, ask the patient to moisten a tea bag in cool water, wrap that in a gauze, and bite for an additional 20 minutes. The following are post-surgical extraction care suggestions: Bite down on a gauze pad for 30 minutes after the extraction to help stop the bleeding. Avoid unnecessary talking, eating and drinking for the first two hours after extraction. General Instructions Immediately after Extractions: Do not disturb the surgical area today. Bite down gently but firmly on the gauze that we have initially placed over the surgical area, making sure that it remains in place for 40 minutes. It is important to allow blood clot formation on the surgical site. Spitting and rinsing are off-limits for 24 hours post-extraction unless instructed otherwise. #5. Don't touch the extraction site with your tongue or fingers. #6. Food consumption should only consist of soft foods that don't irritate the extraction site. #7. Your post-surgical diet should consist of mild foods. Avoid spicy meals. If swelling persists after 24 hours, warm/moist compresses (10 minutes on then 10 minutes off) may help. If swelling occurs after 48 hours, call our office. Fever: A slight fever (temperature to 100.5° Fahrenheit) is not uncommon the first 48 hours after surgery. If a higher fever Relax for at least 24 hours after the extraction. Limit activity for the next day or two. Avoid rinsing or spitting forcefully for 24 hours after the extraction to avoid dislodging the clot that The pre- and post-operative instructions provided to patients. 3. Straightforward extraction procedures. 4. Reasons for Extractions. Exodontia, commonly known as a dental extraction, is where a tooth or its roots are removed from its socket within the alveolar ridge. The tooth being removed could be a deciduous or a permanent tooth. • Limit strenuous activity for 24 hours after the extraction. This will reduce bleeding and help the blood clot to form. • Sometimes the blood clot does not form in the first day or two after the extraction, or it forms but breaks down for some reason. The result is called dry socket. This can be very painful and should be reported to your You will be numb for 6-8 hours after leaving the office and should need no pain medicine during this time. However, we recommend that you take your first pain pill 5 hours after your surgery so that it has time to start working before the numbness wears off. You may continue taking medication, if needed, as directed by the doctor. There are times when a simple extraction requires a surgical procedure, though. For example, if a tooth breaks off during the procedure, your dental professional may need to do a more extensive surgical procedure. Other reasons for surgical extractions include: Wisdom teeth removal, if they're impacted, and the bone and tissue must be cut. Regardless of the reason, the extraction procedure is the same, but you may need additional procedures if the extraction is due to decay. pain should be manageable with over-the-counter pain medications for the first 24 hours of your recovery from tooth extraction. After that, your pain after tooth extraction should subside, and you should Regardless of the reason, the extraction procedure is the same, but y