- If bleeding occurs bite firmly on gauze or a clean tissue, for a minimum of 10 mins.
 - Do not rinse your mouth today.
 - Avoid alcohol.
 - Avoid hot foods and liquids.
 - For pain take Paracetamol or Nurofen as directed.
 - From tomorrow rinse your mouth with lukewarm salt water 4 times a day for 4 days.
 - If pain persists or worsens after day 4 please contact the surgery.
 - Please phone the surgery if any problems arise.
 
Home treatment following dental extractions