General Extractions

There are a few clear indications when you have to consult your dentist for General Extractions. A few of them are:

Forceps Extractions/ Intra-alveolar Extractions
Surgical Extraction/ Trans-alveolar Extraction
All the procedures will be done under local anesthesia

Immediate post extractions care:

- Wound is cleaned
- The alveolar bone is trimmed
- The socket is squeezed
- Pressure is applied to the margins of the socket
- The patient’s face and lip are cleaned

We request you to strictly follow these guidelines after oral surgery

Bite on the gauze for 30-60minutes. Do not chew on the gauze
If bleeding starts again, place gauze over the bleeding area, and bite on it with firm, steady pressure for one hour. Do not chew on it.
Do not smoke for at least 24 hours.
Do not use a straw to drink for at least 24 hours. (The suction could cause the bleeding to start again).
Do not brush your teeth or rinse your mouth until the morning following the surgery.
If prescribed, take anti-pain medication and antibiotics as directed because it is important to take the prescribed antibiotics even if there is no pain or swelling.
Do not take aspirin or aspirin-based products, since they may prolong bleeding.
After 48 hours, if pain increases or if abnormal bleeding continues, call our dentist immediately.
Do not spit. Spitting will cause more bleeding.
Use ice packs immediately after surgery, and for the next 24 hours to reduce swelling. Apply ice packs for 20 minutes on the affected area, and then keep a 20-minute gap. After 48 hours, replace ice packs with moist heat f needed, applying it in the same manner as the ice packs.
Black and blue marks, brushing and discoloration are normal occurrences after surgery. Do not worry about them.
Drink lots of liquids.
Avoid consuming foods or beverages that are extremely hot, cold or spicy.

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