Extractions in Kansas City

Here are some important guidelines following a tooth extraction:

• Avoid chewing until anesthetic numbness has worn off.

• Keep biting pressure on cotton gauze until bleeding has stopped. This will usually be within the first 1-2 hours after your visit.  Change gauze when it becomes saturated.

• If bleeding persists beyond this time, you may try biting on a moist tea bag.  Tea has natural blood coagulants and can help stop bleeding.

• In the unlikely event that bleeding remains uncontrolled, please call our office immediately at 816-221-8686.

• Avoid smoking, vaping and other tobacco products.

• Do not drink through a straw.

• Avoid chewing gum.

• Avoid hot and cold extremes in food and drink.

• Continue eating normally, but avoid hard or crunchy foods.

• Take ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin) or acetaminophen (Tylenol) as directed.