The Bloody Aftermath
It’s done. The wretched tooth (or teeth) was pulled out. You got blood in your mouth , the orthodontist placed some swabs on it to clean it up, while you put pressure on the area to (somewhat) stop the bleeding. Yaaay! You’re going home! But wait, you need to read the tips below on what to do next.
No strenuous activity for the next two hours. So just sit down somewhere and rest—you’ve just survived a nasty ordeal. Don’t suck or spit too much. If you do, it may affect blood clot formation. Still in pain? Take some tylenol or ibuprofen in the meantime.