Advice after dental extraction

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Though aftercare may differ based on the type of extraction and location of your tooth, you can usually expect to heal in a matter of 7 to 10 days. It’s important to do what you can to keep the blood clot in place in the tooth socket. Dislodging it can cause what’s called dry socket, which can be painful.

Advice after dental extraction

After extraction, the patient needs to take care of the teeth:

1. Bake well from 30 minutes to 1 hour and then release.

2. Do not spit during the session, do not rinse your mouth with saltwater.

3. On top of pouring ice water outside the lips or cheeks corresponding to the extracted area.

Advice after dental extraction

4. The first days to put a warm towel to melt the hematoma and reduce the swelling.

5. There may be bruises on the lips or cheeks.

6. The biggest swelling on the second day and then gradually reduced.

7. Do not wipe the white film in the wound, the next day brush your teeth normally.

8. Take your prescription medication.

Take your prescription medication

9. Eat regular meals, avoid chewing strong in the extraction area.

10. One week back cut only (if there are stitches).

11. If there are abnormalities such as heavy bleeding, large swelling, prolonged pain, ... please return or call the office immediately.

Hope the above information has helped you get some useful advice after tooth extraction. If you need more information, please immediately contact Nhan Tam Dental, experts will quickly assist you.

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The information provided in this article is for reference and educational purposes only. Nhan Tam Dental Clinic does not provide diagnoses or treatment plans through website content. Please visit our doctors for a direct examination and consultation.

Vo Van Nhan

DDS, PhD

Vo Van Nhan

Chief Medical Officer of Nhan Tam Dental Clinic – with nearly 30-year experience and thousands of successful clinical cases. He directly establishes the standards and guarantees the quality of all services across the system. He is also an international speaker and a medical scientist with numerous globally published research works.

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