Follow these instructions closely:

• Bite on a gauze pad for 20-30 minutes after your appointment.

• If the bleeding or oozing persists, replace the gauze pad with a new one and continue to bite firmly for 30 minutes. You may have to repeat this several times.

• Avoid vigorous exercise for 24- 48 hours because it will increase your blood pressure and promote bleeding at the extraction site.

• Do drink lots of water. Staying hydrated will allow your body to heal faster.

• Do gently rinse your mouth with warm After 24 hours , salty water to ease pain and swelling. Make sure to rinse gently and not vigorously.

• Do not use a straw for drinking for at least 7-10 days after your surgery. Sucking on a straw creates pressure that can dislodge a blood clot from a socket, leading to a painful condition known as a dry socket.

• Do not drink alcoholic, caffeinated, carbonated, or hot beverages.

• Do not eat spicy foods, as this can inflame and irritate the gums.

• Do not eat or drink acidic food or beverages, as this can irritate the tissues and the recovering surgical site.

• Do not smoke for at least 48 hours after the surgery, and stop smoking in general. Smoking releases toxins in the mouth that can irritate the delicate healing tissues.

• After 24 hours, resume your dental hygiene routine, including brushing and flossing your teeth at least once a day.

List of soft foods: 50 Soft Foods To Eat After Dental Surgery

1. Applesauce
2. Avocado
3. Baby food
4. Baked beans
5. Bananas
6. Biscuits – soaked or soft biscuits only
7. Bread – soaking in a soup can make for a delicious, filling snack
8. Broth – warm, not hot
9. Cheesecake
10. Clams
11. Cold cereal – soaked until soft
12. Cookies – soaked in milk
13. Cottage cheese
14. Custard
15. Deli meats
16. Eggs
17. Fish
18. Greek yogurt
19. Ground chicken
20. Hummus
21. Ice cream
22. Jello
23. Juice
24. Macaroni and cheese
25. Mangos
26. Mashed potatoes
27. Mashed vegetables
28. Meatballs
29. Meatloaf
30. Milkshakes – make sure to consume using a spoon, not a straw
31. Mousse
32. Oatmeal – warm oatmeal can be a filling, nutritious food that doesn’t require effort to chew
33. Popsicles
34. Pudding
35. Pumpkin
36. Rice
37. Risotto
38. Salmon
39. Semolina
40. Sherbet
41. Smoothies – avoid including nuts, seeds, or ice
42. Soups
43. Spaghetti
44. Sweetbreads
45. Tapioca
46. Tea
47. Tofu
48. Vegetables – only steamed or well-cooked
49. Waffles – can be soaked
50. Yogurt