Severe decay or infection
Gum disease
Trauma or fracture
Orthodontic reasons (crowding)
Impacted or non-restorable teeth
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Initial blood clot formation-first 24h.
Gum tissue healing: 1-2 weeks.
Bone remodeling: 6-8 weeks or longer.
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Dry socket (alveolar osteitis).
Bleeding, swelling, infection.
Nerve or sinus involvement (rare, depends on location.
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NSAIDs or prescribed pain meds.
Cold packs for 24h, then warm compress if needed.
Head elevation when sleeping.
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Do-Soft, cool foods (yogurt, mashed potatoes, scrambled eggs, smoothies without straws).
Don't: Hot, spicy, hard, crunchy foods for 3-5 days.
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First 24h: Do not rinse or spit forcefully.
After 24h: Gentle warm salt-water rinses after meals.
Continue brushing but avoid extraction site.
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Persistent or heavy bleeding (more than 24h)
Severe pain after day 3-4 (possible dry socket).
Fever, swelling, pus discharge (infection).
Numbness that doesn't go away.
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Bite gently on gauze for 30-60 mins to stop bleeding.
Apply ice packs intermittently (first 24h).
Take medications as prescribed.
Keep head elevated when resting.
Stay hydrated with water.
Follow up with your dentist if advised.
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Don't smoke for at least 48-72h (major dry socket risk).
Don't drink alcohol while on antibiotics/pain meds.
Don't use straws or spit forcefully (can dislodge clot).
Don't eat hard, crunchy, or hot foods early on.
Don't engage in strenuous exercise in first 48h.
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