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1. KEEP A STEADY, FIRM PRESSURE UPON THE GAUZE IN YOUR MOUTH FOR 45 MINUTES
2. DO NOT RINSE YOUR MOUTH UNTIL 24 HOURS AFTER THE EXTRACTION.
3. DO NOT DRINK HOT LIQUIDS OR CARBONATED BEVERAGES UNTIL 24 HOURS AFTER THE EXTRACTION.
4. DO NOT DRINK THROUGH A STRAW FOR THE FIRST 24 HOURS.
5. DO NOT SMOKE FOR THE FIRST 24 HOURS, OR LONGER IF POSSIBLE.
6. DO NOT DRINK ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES FOR AT LEAST THE FIRST 24 HOURS.
7. DO NOT TAKE ASPIRIN FOR PAIN, AS IT CAN CAUSE EXCESSIVE BLEEDING. IF NECESSARY, TAKE ADVIL OR TYLENOL FOR PAIN (IF NOT
ALLERGIC). IF DR. DORNFELD PRESCRIBES A DIFFERENT PAIN KILLER, TAKE AS DIRECTED.
8. DO NOT SPIT FOR THE REST OF THE DAY; IF BLEEDING PERSISTS, USE A WET TEA BAG IN PLACE OF THE GAUZE.
9. TO CONTROL SWELLING, USE AN ICE-BAG AGAINST THE CHEEK FOR 15 MINUTES ON, 15 MINUTES OFF FOR 4 HOURS-- SWELLING MAY START AFTER THE TOOTH HAS BEEN EXTRACTED, BUT IS NO CAUSE FOR ALARM.
10. STARTING THE DAY AFTER THE EXTRACTION, RINSE WITH 1/2 TABLESPOON SALT DISSOLVED IN ONE GLASS OF VERY WARM WATER AFTER EACH MEAL. DRINK FRUIT JUICES WITH VITAMIN C CONTENT AS OFTEN AS POSSIBLE.
11. BRUSH YOUR TEETH NORMALLY--BEING CAREFUL OF EXTRACTION AREA.
12. IF SUTURES (STITCHES) WERE USED, YOU MUST RETURN ONE WEEK AFTER THE EXTRACTION TO HAVE THEM REMOVED.
13. IN CASE OF UNUSUAL DISTURBANCES OR ANY PROBLEMS, DON'T HESITATE TO CALL THE OFFICE IMMEDIATELY.
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