No bathing or strenuous exercise. Following cataract surgery (in people as well as dogs) there is no significant discomfort, thus pain medication is not necessary. Additional re-examinations will be scheduled at 1, 2, 4, and 6 weeks after the cataract surgery and additionally as needed.
Soft foods recommended for the first few days after tooth extraction include yogurt, puddings, cool soups, mashed potatoes and ice cream, notes St. Louis County Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery. It is best to avoid hard and crunchy foods for at least a week.
Caring for Your Gums After a Tooth Extraction. 1  1. Bite tightly on the gauze. After a tooth extraction, your dentist will place a gauze on the wound to stop the bleeding. 2  2. Take medicine for the pain. Use only the medications prescribed by your dentist. 3  3. Use an ice pack. Place an ice pack on your face outside the area of extraction.