After Sinus Exposure

• Do not rinse the mouth until the following morning.
• Hold the gauze pack in place over the extraction site for 2 hours.
• Take the prescriptions as directed.
• Refrain from blowing your nose for 10 days.
• If you feel a sneeze coming, open your mouth (thus avoiding pressure in the sinus.
• Avoid smoking for 48 hours.
• Don not use a straw or smoke a pipe for 10 days.
• No swimming or heavy lifting for 10 days.
• Eat soft foods for several days, chewing on the opposite side as much as possible.
• Slight bleeding from the nose may occur for several days.
• Give the teeth their normal brushing and care.