Tooth Extraction: What to Do and What Not to Do

If you recently had a tooth extracted at Bombay Dental Specialists and are currently recuperating, ensuring you get the right aftercare is crucial to reducing pain and accelerating healing.

List of dos and don’ts after tooth extraction

Do’s after tooth extraction

• You must clean your mouth but do so gently. Use the gentle, non-alcoholic mouthwash that our dentist has prescribed and brush your teeth, being careful not to brush the extraction site. Staying hydrated is important for general health and can help avoid problems.
  
• If you have swelling, use a cold compress on the afflicted area and leave it there for fifteen to twenty minutes at a time. This will relieve discomfort and lessen inflammation. For the first few days following extraction, maintain a soft diet. To prevent overworking the healing site, choose foods that are easy to chew, such as soups, yogurt, mashed potatoes, and other similar items.

Don’ts after tooth extraction

• Hot and specific foods may aggravate the extraction site and delay healing. Choose blander, colder foods in the early going. Using tobacco products or smoking might slow down the healing process and raise the possibility of problems. It’s preferable to refrain from this throughout the healing phase.
  
• Follow your dentist’s instructions if they call for taking antibiotics or painkillers. To avoid infection and properly manage pain, take the full course of prescribed medication without missing doses. Steer clear of intense exercise during the initial days following extraction. Exercise may increase the amount of blood flowing to the skull, which could result in bleeding during the extraction.

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Your dental health and rehabilitation are our top priorities at Bombay Dental Specialists. Please don’t hesitate to contact our knowledgeable staff if you have any worries or inquiries regarding the aftercare of your tooth extraction. You can be sure you will have easy access to excellent dental care with our conveniently located dental clinic in Ghatkopar East. Recall that appropriate aftercare is essential for a quick recovery free of complications.

For more advice, contact our clinic immediately if you have ongoing pain, swelling, or other problems. For scheduling and questions, please give us a call at 7977539593. Our priority is your smile at Bombay Dental Specialists.