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My family and I have gone to Dr. Postol for years. I recommend him to anyone who does not like going to the dentist as it is actually an enjoyable experience. He takes the pain and fear out of dental visits and dental care. I love getting my regular cleanings and should you have problems, he recommends what he feels is the best treatment for you. His staff is so friendly and they make you feel at ease. Choosing a dentist is just as important as choosing a family doctor; you want a capable, knowledgeable dentist who your whole family can go to and trust. Dr. Postol and Team are the best!

Lori, The Hill

Information Following A Tooth Extraction

1. Bite on gauze for 2 hours to stop the bleeding. If bleeding persists bite on another gauze (or tea bag) for a few more hours until bleeding stops. Expect some bleeding and oozing for 24 hours. If swelling occurs place an ice bag (or chopped ice in a towel) on swelling site. Alternate applying the ice for 10 minutes and leaving ice off for 10 minutes. Do not over ice.
2. Drink plenty of liquids for the first 24 hours to dilute any swallowed blood, which can cause nausea. Taking any medication on an empty stomach can also cause nausea.
3. For the first 24 hours DO NOT smoke, or drink through a straw. DO NOT drink alcohol, soda or hot liquids. Do not blow your nose or spit excessively. All these things can cause the blood clot over the surgery site to be lost and pain may occur.
4. DO maintain a soft diet for the remainder of the day (warm soup, ice cream, milk shakes, carnation instant breakfast, etc...) Tomorrow morning start rinsing gently with warm salt water rinses every 4 hours for 2 days. (1/4-teaspoon salt to 1 cup warm water)
5. Whenever you are given antibiotics you must take them as directed and until they are gone so that infection will not take over. Remember when you do not finish a prescription for antibiotics you risk becoming immune to that antibiotic.
6. Dry Sockets are caused when the sockets from which the teeth were pulled become dry and extremely painful. Almost all dry sockets occur among smokers because when you suck on a cigarette it sucks the blood clot (scab) out of the socket, which stops the healing. Another common cause of dry sockets occurs most often among women from 17-25 years old because most young women in our society feel that they could lose a few pounds and think that since they are sore anyway they will just not eat. Nutrition is extremely important to your healing and that is why we recommend you eat and drink a lot after your surgery. Carnation instant breakfast drink is an easy source of nutrition.
7. If any problems or questions do arise feel free to call the office or to call me at home.