Frequent Dental Surgery Questions

I recently had dental surgery, and before I could ask any questions the dental assistant went over all frequent questions that people ask!

• What kind of foods can I eat after surgery?
• Cold, soft foods like jello, pudding and cottage cheese
•  Avoid hard, sharp foods like chips, nuts, and popcorn
• I just had surgery, and the stitches already came out, is that okay?
• Unless told otherwise, losing the stitches in not an emergency, they are usually placed to help control bleeding during the surgery. 
•  How do I avoid a dry socket?
• Don't smoke
• Keep the surgery spot clean
• dont over excert yourself
• What do i do if the surgery site is still bleeding?
• Place a small piece of gauze over the extraction site and bite down for 20-30 minutes at a time. 
• It's not unusual to notice small amounts of blood during the healing process.
• What about pain management?
• The dentist usually prescribes a non-narcotic and narcotic pain medication. 
• The best way to keep pain under control is to alternate the medications.