Do These Tooth Extraction Aftercare Tips At Home

Have you recently undergone or going to undergo a teeth removal (teeth extraction)? Want to know what are all the tooth extraction aftercare things to remember to avoid pain or infection in the removed teeth region? Then you are landing in the correct place.

Take five minutes to know how elements are required in managing aftercare for non-infectious healing.

Check this top 5 reasons that are responsible for tooth removal step,

• Severely decayed teeth
• Half-broken teeth
• Decayed wisdom teeth
• Root canal failure tooth
• Shaking teeth

Tooth Extraction Aftercare at Home

Once your tooth removed, it is important to follow the basic steps to prevent any further infection or pain in the region related to the site,

1. Cold pack compression

After extraction, there are chances of swelling extra-orally in the site related to the extracted teeth. Cold compression ensures the swelling does not increase and helps in reducing pain. The extra-oral ice pack compression is advised only one day that is the day when the tooth has been removed.

Ingredients: 

• Ice pack and cloth

How to Prepare: 

• Cover the ice pack or ice cube in a cloth and apply this pack on the face where the swelling is visible.

How Often: 

• Keep the ice pack for a minute and remove. 
• Repeat this ten times. 
• Follow this method three times a day and stop using the next day.

2. Avoid spitting and eating a dairy product

You need to make sure that, the tooth removal site does not get infected, it is important not to spit on the same day of the extraction. The reason behind this is that preventing dislodgment of the blood pooled in the site of the tooth socket. 

Also, milk can create bacteria when consumed. So, we need to avoid those refrains from any infection.

Tips: 

• Avoid milk and citrus fruit. Eat only soft and easy breakdown food.

3. Gargling Solution

Follow and consider the saltwater after three days of extraction is important. This method will make sure that no bacterial infections come in the way of healing.

Ingredients: 

• Salt two teaspoons
• Lukewarm water

How to Prepare: 

• Mix salt in lukewarm glass of water

How Often: 

• Gargle with this mixture for a good one minute. 
• Do not rinse vigorously. 
• Follow this method for two to three days.

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4. Avoid Smoke and Alcohol

Smoking and drinking will cause hindrance in smooth healing. Smoking creates pressure in the tooth removed region; this in turn increases the probability of pain and discomfort. 

Alcohol hinders antibiotic activity; this will slow the healing process.

Rule: 

• Quit smoking and alcohol for seven days after teeth extraction

Tips: 

• Drink plain water or any juice instead.

5. Say ‘NO’ straw to drink

Using a straw to drink the juice right after tooth extraction causes dislodgment of the blood clot in relation to the removed tooth region. 

Any pressure applied to the oral cavity is directly to slow healing time.

Rule: 

• Use a cup to drink juice

Tips: 

• drinking normally instead of using the sucking method.

When should I consult a dentist again?

Did you undergo tooth removal a week ago and still suffering from pain and discomfort? The discomfort can be like an inability to open the mouth, chewing the food using the extracted side of the teeth region.  Then, please visit the Dentist immediately to reduce the discomfort.

Final Note

One might wonder after tooth removal, I don’t need to follow any hard and fast rule. 

But that is not the case; it is of prime importance to follow tooth extraction aftercare the above-mentioned points to prevent severe radiating pain as well as difficulty in opening the mouth. Seven days follow a strict semi-solid diet along with good oral hygiene.

 

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