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It is very important for the blood clot to form and stay in the socket where the tooth came out. Are you still biting on gauze? The bleeding should subside or stop within an hour or two. If you aren't still bleeding don't continue to use the gauze, it can sometimes the blood clot to stick to it and pull out the clot. Don't let your saliva pool up in your mouth, swallow as you normally would. Definitly don't spit, drink through a straw, smoke, rinse, or swish for 24 hours. Do you have stitches? Yes, Vicodin will help with the post operative pain, but should only need to take it for the first couple days, if you are still in alot of pain after a few days you may have a dry socket. This will require further treatment to calm it down. If you have any other questions let me know. I'm glad that the extraction was a good experience for you, that's the way it should be!!