Deepa - The Dentist on Instagram: "After Tooth Removal – Simple Instructions • Bite on the cotton/gauze for 30–45 minutes • Do not spit, rinse, or use straw for 24 hours • Do not touch the area with finger or tongue • Take medicines as prescribed • Apply ice pack on cheek (20 minutes on, 20 minutes off) for first day • Eat soft foods (rice, dal, curd, soup) • Avoid hot, spicy, hard foods • Do not smoke or chew tobacco for at least 3 days • Do not drink alcohol for 24–48 hours • From next day, ri