MVN Smile Makers Dental Care
Post-Extraction Care Guide
First 24 Hours
- Bite firmly on the gauze pad for 30–45 minutes to control bleeding.
- Do not rinse, spit forcefully, or use a straw for 24 hours.
- Apply an ice pack to the outside of your cheek for 10 minutes at a time.
- Take prescribed pain medication as directed.
- Eat soft foods — yogurt, soup, mashed potatoes. Avoid hot foods and drinks.
Days 2–7
- Gently rinse with warm salt water (½ tsp salt in a glass of water) after meals.
- Brush carefully, avoiding the extraction site.
- Avoid smoking and alcohol — they delay healing.
- Gradually return to normal diet as comfort allows.
Call us immediately if you experience severe pain, heavy bleeding, fever, or swelling that worsens after 3 days.
Emergency: 9835938221