After oral surgery, Dr. Antonakos suggests you protect the surgical area
 

A blood clot should form in the wisdom tooth extraction site; this needs to be protected for proper healing. Healing is a delicate process and requires the restriction of certain activities; otherwise the blood clot can be dislodged.

Oral Surgery Care And Things You Must Avoid:

• Sucking or blowing motions
   
• Smoking
   
• Drinking through a straw for 24 hours
   
• Rinsing your mouth vigorously
   
• Mouthwash (until your oral surgeon approves its use)
   
• Cleaning teeth next to the extracted site for the rest of the day
   
• Strenuous exercise for 24 hours
   
• Hot liquids or alcoholic beverages

For more information on care for clots and post-surgical care, contact Alexander J Antonakos DDS at (212) 243-3360 today.