1. Bite on the gauze to help stop the bleeding After the tooth is extracted, the dentist will place a clean piece of gauze over the wound. Bite firmly on it for about 30 minutes . This helps stop the bleeding and allows a blood clot to form. Remember: Do not talk while biting on the gauze. Do not spit or suck with your mouth. 2. Do not use a straw, rinse, or smoke For the first 24 hours after extraction , avoid the following: Do not drink using a straw. Do not rinse your mout

Wisdom teeth, also known as third molars, are the last set of teeth to emerge—usually between the ages of 17 and 25. For many people, the...