After Tooth Extraction
After tooth extraction, it’s important for a blood clot to form to stop the bleeding and begin the healing process. Bite on a gauze pad for 30-45 minutes immediately after the appointment. If the bleeding or oozing still persists, place another gauze pad and bite firmly for another 30 minutes. You may have to do this several times to staunch the flow of blood.
After the blood clot forms it is important to not disturb or dislodge the clot. Do not rinse vigorously, suck on straws, smoke, drink alcohol or brush teeth next to the extraction site for 72 hours. These activities may dislodge or dissolve the clot and hinder the healing process. Limit vigorous exercise for the next 24 hours, as this increases blood pressure and may cause more bleeding from the extraction site.
After the tooth is extracted you may feel some pain and experience some swelling. An ice pack or an unopened bag of frozen peas or corn applied to the area will keep swelling to a minimum. Take pain medications as prescribed. The swelling usually subsides after 48 hours.
Use pain medication as directed. Call our office if the medication doesn’t seem to be working. If antibiotics are prescribed, continue to take them for the indicated length of time even if signs and symptoms of infection are gone. Drink lots of fluids and eat nutritious, soft food on the day of the extraction. You can eat normally as soon as you are comfortable.
It is important to resume your normal dental routine after 24 hours. This should include brushing and flossing your teeth at least once a day. This will speed healing and help keep your mouth fresh and clean.
After a few days you should feel fine and can resume your normal activities. If you have heavy bleeding, severe pain, continued swelling for 2-3 days, or a reaction to the medication, call our office immediately at Houston Office Phone Number 713-429-4100 and 832-831-8655.
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i would come back for all my IV sedations at this clinic.
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The staff and doctor are really nice. Healing went really quick. Scheduling went fast also.
- Cristina R
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Excellent service by staff. Procedure went well overall, easy to schedule appointments and short wait time.
- Cristina L
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The extractions were very nerve racking but the staff and doctor really calmed me down and they really payed attention to my needs. And really do care about your overall health. The medical process was very adequate to my needs and it was a fast and easy process in my personal opinion.
- Abner G
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Friendly staff, great bilingual skills. Great service.
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Very good job!
- Neil S
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Great
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Friendly Staff. Little to no pain- fast recovery.
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very professional & caring.........was not looking forward to this experience, but it turned out excellent
- tillie s
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Quick, painless, and did a good job describing the procedure.
- Ricardo H
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Great place for teeth extractions
- Pedro R
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very good experience for my daughter
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nothing bad to say staff and Doctor was very satisfying.
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very impressed with this office, will most definitely come again!
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The doctor does an excellent job. He knows what he is doing.
- BRENDA M
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Very responsive to my needs and worked quickly to alleviate my pain.
- Sam D
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Awesome service, along with very wonderful and courteous staff.
- Kab A
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5wisdom tooth extraction took 30 minutes
- roxanne m
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Great dentist, did an amazing job!
- Luis P
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All was great. Dr Kim saw me very quickly when I had a very painful tooth infection
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everything was great and fast
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Great staff.
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very good customer service ,
- orac
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Very good doctor was very gentle
- Andre M
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I felt fine after the tooth extraction and much better
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very good job. would recommend
- daniel c
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Everything went very well.
- nicole h
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It was a very successful extraction with not much pain afterwards.
- daniel g
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by far the best dental office I have ever been to.
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Great Experience
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The Best doctor I seen so far!!
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The staff is professional and friendly.
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I'm happy with the service here.
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Easy to setup appointment, Listen to conditions I needed to explain. Fixed more than expected when doing work required.
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very happy with the service my child received.Staff is very friendly and so is the doctor. Will recommend to anyone!!!
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Veronica was very helpful with everything and understand what everything was.
- MehYanan B
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I always get nervous with dental procedures but Dr. Kim always does a great job.
- Wendy R
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Was made very comfortable in office during procedure and had no reactions at home
- Carolyn H
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Friendly and professionally. Thanks to Dr. Kim and staffs for your excellent service. Already recommend to my co-workers
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They did an awesome job fast and clean. Love the service, will be returning for the rest of my tooth extractions.
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