After a tooth extraction

Day of the surgery : 

• Keep the compresses in your mouth for an hour or two while maintaining firm pressure. Replace them every half an hour, if needed.
• Keep your head in an upright position at all times.
• Apply a cold compress to the cheek at regular intervals (20 minutes of cold per hour).
• In case of bleeding, use a slightly moistened gauze or tea bag and bite down on it for about twenty minutes.
• Many patients experience blood drainage and notice a reddish color in their saliva.
• Limit physical exertion

To avoid : 

• Do not remove the formed blood clot as it aids in optimal healing.
• Avoid eating until bleeding has stopped.
• Do not drink through a straw. Do not rinse your mouth vigorously or spit.
• Avoid smoking or consuming alcohol.
• Avoid eating hard-to-chew foods.
• Avoid brushing your teeth near the extraction site for the first 72 hours.

From the day after until complete healing : 

• Rinse your mouth three times a day with warm saltwater solution (2 ml or 1/2 teaspoon of salt in 250 ml or 1 cup of water).
• Brush your teeth and use dental floss daily to remove plaque and promote long-term oral health.
• Avoid brushing around the extraction site for the first 72 hours.
• Avoid eating hard foods such as nuts, candies, and ice.
• It is possible that some words may be more difficult to pronounce, and you may experience increased saliva production. This will return to normal within a week.
• Bruising on your face may appear but will fade away within five to seven days.
• Some people may have difficulty opening their mouths for up to five days after extraction.
• If the pain worsens after three days instead of improving, do not hesitate to contact us.

Rest assured that you will likely feel better after a few days and can resume your regular activities. If you experience severe pain, excessive bleeding, swelling for 2-3 days, or a reaction to the prescribed medication, please contact us immediately at 450 582-0965.