101 Things to consider after a Tooth Extraction
Take it easy immediately after the surgery- Take it easy after the surgery. Do not engage yourself in rigorous and stressful activities. Recovery needs sometime. Moreover you are most likely to be under the influence of anaesthetic because if which you will have a sensitive mouth for some time until the effect of the sedative recedes. Control the bleeding- Controlling the bleeding is the first thing to be done. You can use a gauge to control the bleeding. Make sure that your gauge is appropriately changed at regular interval to soak up the blood. Biting down on the gauze for roughly 30 minutes after you are done with the surgery will help in the process of blood clotting. In case the bleeding does not stop of a long time, talk to your dentist about it. A blood clot is required to be formed to protect the extraction site. Make sure that you do not have a dry socket, which can be a very painful experience. Avoid strenuous activities- Staying away from strenuous acti...