- use pain-killers such - (always read and follow the manufacturers' dosage instruction's) –
- avoid strenuous' activity and exercise for a few days'
- use an extra-pillow to support your head while sleeping
- for 24 hours-avoid rinsing-spitting-hot drinks or anything else that may dislodge the blood clots that form in the empty tooth socket
- avoid drinking alcohol & smoking for 24 hours'
- eat soft-or-liquid food for a few days' and chew with
- gently rinse the extraction site with antiseptic mouthwash after 24 hours, and repeat this regularly over the next few days, particularly after eating – you can also use warm water with a teaspoon of salt as mouthwash to reduce gum soreness and inflammation
If you are facing an extraction and would like a consultation regarding extraction procedures', then please contact the oral healthcare professional's at Unique Dental Care, located in Mesa, where new patients' are always welcome.
Unique Dental Care is trusted and highly recommended for tooth extractions', as well as other procedure's and treatment's in preserving oral-health.