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Wednesday: 9am - 6pm
Thursday & Friday: 8am - 5pm
POST-OP INSTRUCTIONS
(Extractions)
After an extraction, your healing process will revolve around the formation of a blood clot. We realize this sounds a bit odd, but a clot will reduce bleeding, and allow healing to commence.
Here are some important things to keep in mind:
Don’t smoke.
Actively rinse your mouth with warm salt water three times a day -- preferably after meals.
Don’t clean anywhere around the extraction site! You could dislodge the clot!
Drink plenty of fluids.
Eat soft, nutritious foods before and after the extraction.
Don’t consume alcoholic beverages.
Avoid spicy foods.
You’re on strict orders for the first 24 hours. Engage only in calm activities. Low blood pressure reduces bleeding, and further promotes the healing process.
Use an ice bag to help regulate pain and swelling. The swelling usually subsides after 24 hours. To further control discomfort -- it may be necessary to take your prescribed medications. It’s in your best interest to follow your doctor’s orders.
Normally, you can resume your diet and dental hygiene habits the following day -- or when it’s comfortable to do so. To promote healing, it’s also important to brush and floss daily.
Call your dental office immediately if you have bleeding, severe pain, a reaction to medication, or continued swelling after two to three days.