Bite firmly on clean gauze placed over the extraction site for 30–60 minutes
Replace the gauze and repeat if bleeding continues
Use a damp black tea bag instead of gauze and bite down for 30 minutes
Keep your head elevated
Rest and avoid physical activity
Do not rinse, spit, or use a straw for the first 24 hours
Do not smoke or vape
Avoid hot drinks, alcohol, and hard or crunchy foods
Apply a cold pack to the outside of the cheek for 10–15 minutes at a time
Take only medications approved by your dentist or doctor
If bleeding does not slow after 2–3 hours, contact your dentist
Seek urgent care if bleeding is heavy, you feel faint, or the bleeding will not stop