POST-EXTRACTION CARE

• Do not keep gargling after extraction has been done to prevent excessive bleeding.

• Do not change the gauze provided too early - allow enought time for pressure on the gauze (at least 5 minutes continuous biting pressure)

• Do not smoke for at least 48 hours

• Do not let food debris accumulate in the extraction socket.

   

• Avoid hot drinks/food to prevent prolonged bleeding from the site.

• Contact your care provider should there be any complications like prolonged bleeding.

   

• If your care provider cannot be contacted (after hours) please head to the nearest emergency department in your local hospital.

POST-EXTRACTION CARE

• SPILITATE IF YOU FEEL UNCOMFORTABLE.

• CHANGE THE PAD EVERY 15 MINUTES UNTIL THE BLEEDING STOPS.

• EAT COLD DRINKS/FOOD SUCH AS ICE CREAM AND ICED DRINKS.

• TAKE MEDICINE AS DIRECTED.

POST-EXTRACTION CARE

PLEASE TAKE PAIN RELIEF BEFORE THE EFFECT OF THE NAUGHTY MEDICINE WEARS OFF (2-3 HOURS).

IF YOU HAVE NOT EAT ANYTHING AT LEAST 2 HOURS BEFORE THE EXTRACTION, LINE YOUR STOMACH WITH MILK/SOUP IMMEDIATELY BEFORE TAKING THE MEDICINE.

IF ANTIBIOTICS ARE GIVEN, PLEASE FINISH THEM.

PLEASE CONTACT THE CLINIC IF THE PAIN EXPERIENCED LONGER THAN 2 DAYS, YOUR WOUND MAY HAVE BEEN INFECTED BY GENERIC STDS AND NEEDS FOLLOW-UP TREATMENT.