Once your extraction is complete, you will be provided with instructions detailing the care you need to take for the extraction. Out of all of the instructions, it is important that you keep the area clean at all times so that any infection can be eliminated.
You will need to maintain gauze on the site so that pressure can be maintained for at least half an hour. You may receive additional instructions such as sustaining from smoking, cleaning teeth next to the extraction site, or rinsing your mouth out.
Experiencing pain at the extraction site will be expected as well as some discomfort as the anesthesia wears off. If that is the case, then you may be prescribed a pain reliever as needed. You can also conduct home pain relief remedies such as ice packs to help decrease inflammation. It is also a good idea to stay away from straws and hot fluid.