Tips to Follow After Tooth Extraction

Posted by Dhruve Patel on September 17th, 2019

Tooth extraction is one of the most common dental procedures for adults.

Process of tooth extraction:

At the dentist, once you schedule an appointment, the next step is to be present in the tooth extraction process. It is comparatively easier for an adult to undergo this process. But for a child, tooth extraction is not so easy. Your child can experience this procedure with a complete sleep procedure.

During the procedure, to numb the area and allowing a painless surgery, dentist injects a local anesthetic, Dentists makes sure that you do not undergo pain for performing this procedure.  US dental- one of the famous dental clinic in Ahmedabad has created a list of tips that you can follow after your tooth extraction.

What can be done to speed up the healing time of tooth extraction?

•  Take the medicines and painkillers prescribed by the dentists.
•  After the procedure, leave the initial gauze in its right place for 3-4 hours.
•  It is advised to take rest for 24 hours after the operation and get involved in less activities for the next few days.
•  Try to avoid smoking.
•  Do not stop brushing and flossing your teeth as it prevents infection.
•  Apply ice for 10 minutes after completing the procedure. Make sure that you do not keep it for more than 10 minutes.
•  Do not forget to rinse your mouth with salt solution after 24 hours.
•  It is advised to not use a straw or spit for 24 hours after completion of the procedure.

What to eat after tooth extraction treatment?

The process of healing after tooth extraction needs food like:

•  Cool Soup
•  Smoothies
•  Pudding
•  Scrambled eggs

What not to eat after tooth extraction?

•  Spicy and acidic food
•  Crunchy food

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