After a dental extraction, many people experience mild to moderate pain and discomfort that can last for several days. It is important to understand what to expect after a dental extraction so you can prepare yourself and take the necessary steps to ensure your recovery goes as smoothly as possible. Immediately After Your Dental Extraction Once the procedure is complete, gauze will be placed over the area where your tooth was extracted. You should bite down on this gauze for at least 30 minutes in order to stop any bleeding. Slight oozing is absolutely normal. If you are still bleeding after this time frame, contact your dentist immediately or go back into their office if it’s during normal business hours.
In some cases,
stitches may be used to help close up the wound left behind from your dental
extraction and these will need to be removed by your dentist at a later date
(usually 7-10 days). Pain Management is common for patients who have just
undergone a dental extraction procedure to experience some degree of discomfort
or pain following the surgery. To manage this pain, it is recommended that you
take the pain medications recommended by your dentist – make sure not exceed
taking more than directed on both medications though! Additionally, placing an
ice pack onto the affected area can also help reduce swelling and provide
relief from any soreness felt afterwards. It’s important however that you do
not put too much pressure on either side of your mouth when biting down with
force as this could cause further damage or even dislodge newly formed blood
clots which would lead to additional bleeding/pain.
Dental Extraction Recovery Tips
1) Get plenty of
rest: As with most medical procedures involving surgery, it’s important that
you get plenty of rest in order for proper healing and recovery process
post-surgery; try sleeping propped up in an upright position with pillows under
both sides of head/neck while keeping jaw slightly open instead of lying flat
on back which could increase chances of dry socket formation (a painful
condition caused due lack oxygen reaching site). Avoiding strenuous activities
such as exercising heavily within first few days following extractions helps
body focus its energy towards healing itself instead being diverted elsewhere
thus speeding up recovery time overall!
2) Follow all
instructions given by doctor: Make sure follow closely whatever instructions
were provided before leaving office including avoiding certain foods/drinks
like straws & smoking cigarettes etc., rinsing out mouth using warm salt
water regularly throughout day (helps reduce inflammation), applying prescribed
ointment directly onto site twice daily etc.; failure adhere these guidelines
can result complications down road so best stick them closely if want smooth
transition back everyday life sooner rather than later!
3) Maintain good
oral hygiene habits: Keeping teeth clean & free from debris essential part
maintaining healthy gums & preventing infection; brush gently but
thoroughly twice per day making sure reach far corners near surgical sites
floss gently between each tooth once per day rinse out mouth warm salt water
two three times throughout day especially after eating anything sugary/starchy
which might leave residue behind food particles stuck around incision sites
longer than necessary leading to increased risk developing infection over time
. Additionally avoid drinking alcohol consuming spicy hot foods during initial
stages post-extraction since those might irritate already sensitive tissue
surrounding wound area causing more harm than benefit long run!
If you have any
questions or concerns after an extraction, please call our office right away.
Our team is always happy to help!
Dr. Iral Lelchuk and Dr. Andrew Hirschl are experienced cosmetic dentists that serve the South Florida community. They are experts in cosmetic dentistry, general dentistry, dental veneers, dental implant restoration, and family dentistry. For more information visit their website https://www.miami-dental.net
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