After an extraction, it's important for a blood clot to form to stop the bleeding and begin the healing process. That's why your dentist will ask you to bite on a gauze pad for 30 to 45 minutes after an extraction. If bleeding or oozing continues after you remove the gauze pad, place another gauze pad on the area and bite firmly for another 30 minutes. You may have to do this several times.
After the blood clot forms, it's important to protect it, especially for the next 24 hours. It's important to not:
• smoke and chew tobacco
• drinking alcohol
• suck through a straw
• rinse your mouth vigorously
• clean the teeth next to the extraction site
These activities could dislodge the clot and slow down healing.
Limit yourself to calm activities for the first 24 hours. This keeps your blood pressure lower, reduces bleeding, and helps the healing process.
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