Avoid eating, drinking, and unnecessary talking. Do not rinse your mouth or brush your teeth for 24 hours. These activities may hinder formation of a blood clot that is necessary for proper healing. Follow the simple instructions below to minimize complications and help ensure prompt recovery. To control bleeding Immediately following procedure . .
Pressure helps reduce bleeding and permits formation of a clot in the tooth socket.
Gently remove the compress after the local anesthesia has worn off and normal feeling has returned. If necessary, resume use of moist tea bags. After bleeding has stopped, cautiously resume oral hygiene. Application of an ice bag can also help relieve discomfort. After 24 hours.