The document provides instructions for post-extraction care. It advises patients to bite on a moist gauze pad for 45-60 minutes to prevent bleeding from dislodging the blood clot. It also recommends avoiding smoking, spitting, sucking through a straw, rinsing or vigorous exercise which could disrupt the clot. Signs like heavy bleeding, severe pain or allergic reactions should prompt a visit to the dentist.

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2.  Patients usually experience some pain and
discomfort after the extraction of the teeth for
several days, and the dentist should inform the
patient that these are normal for few days, but
if the patient experienced heavy bleeding ,
sever pain and allergy to medications he/she
must visit the dentist.

3.  The main factor that prevents bleeding and
enhances healing of the extraction site is clot
formation.

4.  Bite on a moist gauze pad for 45-60 mins, dry
gauze pad may dislodge the clot after its
removal.
 Don’t smoke, spit or suck on candies or
through a straw , because these actions create
negative pressure and dislodge the blood clot.
 Don’t rinse and don’t use floss adjacent to the
extraction site.

5.  Don’t exercise because it leads to increasing
blood circulation and leads to bleeding.
 Avoid hot drinks and food and avoid spicy
food.
 If the patient suffers from swelling cover the
area with an ice bag for 30 mins for the
swelling to subsides.

6.  Chew on the opposite side, avoid hard foods
and drink lots of fluid(cold fluids are
recommended).

7.  Rinse with warm salty water softly twice or
thrice daily for 5-6 days.
 Start to eat, brush and floss normally.
 Continue to use medication if prescribed.