Post Extraction Instructions

Remove the cotton after an hour.
No spitting and no rinsing
Apply ice packs intermittently over the face for half an hour
Don’t apply heat, Iodex, or Moov etc externally.
Take only a cold and soft diet for 24 hours.
Swelling,mild discomfort & some difficulty in opening the mouth are normal post operative sequel. Don’t panic.
Warm saline rinses should be started after 24 hrs, and done at least 5-6 times daily.
Maintain good oral hygiene.
Take the prescribed regularly.
If sutures have been placed, get them removed after one week
Starting chewing gum exercises from tomorrow, it enhances mouth opening following wisdom tooth removal.
Eat non spicy, non sharp, soft and non sticky foods. Drink directly from glass and not from straw.
Do not lie on the side of tooth removal at night.
The anesthesia wears off in 30 mins to 4 hours avoid all hot foods and do not chew.