My Dad's a dentist. I got my teeth taken out by an oral surgeon. My teeth did not have roots, so they rolled around and were difficult to grasp when taking them out.
Since my dad made me become a dental assistant, I had to give the final instructions for all extractions:
- No Drinking Alcohol
- No Smoking
- No Spitting (Hocking Luggies)
- Here is extra 2X2 Gauze to replace and clamp down to generate a clot
- Take your pain pills now and every 4 hours afterward.
- Drink tepid liquids and eat creamy soups for 1 week or so
- DO NOT dislodge the clots because it causes a dry socket, that hurts worse than the extraction or any large cavity.
- If you dislodge the clots, then call your Professional healthcare provider immediately.
- Use moist heat and cold packs to eliminate the swelling. 10 minutes on, 10 minutes off then rest for 30 minutes.
- You should have resolution of all major symptoms in 1-2 weeks.
- If there is any redding or large amounts of blood, that is an emergency, call your Professional Healthcare provider.