🔴 First 24 Hours (Most Important)

• Bite firmly on the gauze for 30–60 minutes

• If bleeding continues, replace with fresh gauze and apply pressure

• Do not rinse, spit, or use a straw

• Avoid hot food and drinks

• Rest — avoid exercise or heavy activity

👉 A small amount of oozing is normal

🟡 Pain & Swelling

• Take pain relief as advised

• Use an ice pack on the cheek:

  • 10 minutes on, 10 minutes off

• Swelling usually peaks around 2–3 days after the procedure

👉 Mild discomfort is expected — it should gradually improve

🟢 Eating & Drinking

• Stick to soft foods for the first few days
  (e.g. yoghurt, soup, eggs, mashed foods)

• Chew on the opposite side

• Drink plenty of fluids

• Avoid alcohol and smoking

🔵 Cleaning Your Mouth

• Do not rinse for the first 24 hours

• After 24 hours:

  • Gently rinse with warm salt water (2–3 times daily)

• Continue brushing your teeth

  • Avoid the extraction site initially