After an extraction, your dentist will suture the gum and apply a gauze compress to promote the healing process.
Some bleeding is normal, and a blood clot should form in the gums at the extraction point. It’s important not to dislodge the clot to ensure the tooth socket does not dry out.
After an extraction, you should avoid hot drinks, smoking, using mouthwash or brushing the extraction site.
Once the anaesthetic wears off, your mouth may feel a little sore. This should only last a day or two, and any swelling can be reduced by using an icepack for short periods of about 10 minutes at a time.
