The gauze/cotton pressure pack placed at the site of extraction should be removed after 30 to 45minutes of extraction. Swallow the saliva in the mouth , do not let accumulate it in the mouth. After removing the pressure pack patient can have water, juice, plain ice-creams, coconut water, cold milk. DO NOT use straws while taking any beverages. AVOID HOT beverages and food for upto 24 hours. Patient can have room temperature semi - solid food like soji, dal rice etc. after 3 to 4 hours of extraction. Do NOT spit or gargle vigorously upto 24hours after extraction. Do NOT check the extraction site with tongue. Avoid chewing food from the side where extraction is done for 4 to 5 days. Avoid Smoking , kharra, ghutka, pan, tobacco, drinking of alcohol for at least 25 days after extraction. Follow the medication schedule prescribed by the dentist. Brushing and cleaning of overall teeth and teeth near the extraction site can be followed on regular basis. Any profu
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