5 things to do after your tooth is extracted

So you had to get a tooth extraction. You got some instructions but you probably already forgot them. Now what?

Here are five important steps to take after your extraction to get back to feeling 100% ASAP.

1-Make sure you change the gauze you were given to bite down. You can change it once it becomes soaked.

2-Ice the area 20 minutes on, 20 minutes off.

3-Take pain medication as prescribed.

4-Don’t spit, rinse, drink through a straw, chew tobacco or smoke for at least the first 24 hours and up to 3 days after your extraction.

5-Relax! Take it easy and get some rest.

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