Repeat if necessary. If bleeding continues, bite on a moistened tea bag for 30 minutes. The tannic acid in the tea bag helps to form a clot by contracting bleeding vessels. To minimize further bleeding, do not become excited, sit upright, and avoid exercise. If bleeding does not subside, call for further instructions. Read home care instructions for after tooth extraction by Texarkana & Mount Pleasant Oral & Cosmetic Surgeons Drs. Bunel, Duke, Legan, Hastings & Burks. 903-794-3331 Read home care instructions for after your tooth extraction provided by Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery in San Bernardino & Loma Linda CA. 909-884-4754 Proper care after surgery has an important effect on healing. Please read the following instructions carefully. Immediately After Surgery: Bite firmly on the gauze pads covering each extraction site to help stop the bleeding. We will change the gauze before you leave the office. 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 30 minutes after the appointment. If the bleeding or oozing still persists, place another gauze pad and bite firmly for another 30 minutes. You may have to do this several times. Once the tooth is extracted by our Denver Highlands dentists, you'll need to take good care of your extraction site to make sure it heals properly. The following discusses post-tooth extraction instructions. Aftercare of Tooth Extraction. It takes roughly 7 to 10 days to heal from a tooth extraction, and the time frame may vary depending on the Here are the Postoperative Instructions for adult tooth extractions. Numbness. Long acting anesthetic was used during your treatment. You can expect the numbness to last for 1 to 3 hours after your appointment. Post-Procedure Discomfort. It is normal to experience some tenderness after your tooth extraction. The sensation should subside within Post Extraction Instructions - Vanilla Smile Dental Clinic 1. Bite on the gauge piece for 45 min after surgery. 2. Keep your tongue and fingers away from socket or surgical area. 3. Do not rinse or spit for 24 hours after surgery. 4. It may take 1 - 4 hours for the numbness to wear off. 5. After a tooth extraction, proper aftercare is vital, as it helps promote clotting and protect the extraction site during the healing process. Most simple extractions should heal within 7 to 10 INSTRUCTIONS AFTER DENTAL EXTRACTION(S) Immediately after the procedure • Bite on gauze for 15-20 minutes. If there is still bleeding, you can replace with fresh gauze and again bite down for another 15-20 minutes. • If your doctor specifically discusses using ice packs to reduce swelling, apply ice to the side of the Oral Surgery & Extractions Post-Op Instructions Bleeding: Apply constant firm pressure on the gauze over the surgical site. This acts as a pressure dressing to control any active bleeding. A mild oozing of blood is normal for the first few days. If bleeding is excessive, place a roll of gauze or a moistened tea bag over the surgical site and Immediately following the procedure you should apply and ice bag over the affected area. Use 15minutes on and 15 minutes off to help prevent excessive swelling and discomfort during the first 24 hours. After 24 hours it is usually best to switch from ice to moist heat in the same areas. STITCHES Immediately following the procedure you