- For the first 24 hours, please do not rinse, spit, smoke or drink through a straw, so the blood clot stays in place.
- Rest for the remainder of the day and avoid strenuous exercise for 24 hours.
- During the first day, hold an ice pack against your cheek, 20 minutes on and 20 minutes off, to limit swelling.
- Please do not eat until the numbness wears off. Then choose soft, cool foods and chew on the other side. Avoid hot drinks and alcohol for the first day.
- Beginning the next day, rinse gently with warm salt water (½ teaspoon of salt in 8oz. of warm water) after meals, and brush gently around the extraction site.
- Take any pain medication as directed. If antibiotics were prescribed, please finish them.
- Please call or text the office if you have heavy bleeding, pain or swelling that increases after the second or third day, or a fever.
- Friday through Sunday, please call and leave a voicemail so we can return your call promptly. Text messages are read on Monday.
If you have any questions or concerns, please contact the office at (847) 441-6510.