Getting a tooth extracted is a one-off experience that people spend a long time in their lives trying to avoid. Even though tooth extraction is the last resort for any condition that you may have, the chances of it happening are always there and you must be prepared for it. Whether it is to make space in your teeth or to remove a damaged or diseased tooth, tooth extraction is not something you should be taking lightly. There are important aftercare tips and routines that you need to follow in order to ensure that the tooth extraction goes successfully and that the gap caused by it is healed properly.

Here is a list of Do’s and Don’ts of Tooth Extraction Aftercare:

 

Do’s of Tooth Extraction Aftercare

 

• • Resting: First things first, resting does not mean that you stay bedridden for days. Resting means that you don’t exert too much, especially in the first 24 hours of the operation. Avoid bending, stooping, and definitely avoid exercising. The pro-tip here is to keep your head in an upright position as much as you can, even while you are sleeping.

 

• • Let The Site Clot: The most important thing when it comes to tooth extraction, believe it or not, is to let the extraction site clot. After getting the extraction, you will be asked to bite down hard on a piece of gauze for about an hour to form that clot. This clot then preserves the extraction site and lets it heal, protecting it from infections and other issues.
   
  • Stay Hydrated: Staying hydrated is the key to a good recovery. After about an hour of the blood clot formation, you can begin to drink water. Even better is to mix water with some salt to make a light saline solution. Gently move over the area to rinse but avoid spitting the solution as the action might disturb the clot. Instead, let it slide out of the side of your mouth.

 

Don’ts of Tooth Extraction Aftercare

 

• • Smoking: For at least the first 48 hours, avoid smoking. The chemicals in cigarettes slow down healing and can affect the clot formed on the tooth extraction. Plus all the sucking action can disturb the clot and give you a dry socket. For the best results, you should quit altogether.

 

• • Alcohol: Alcohol or any fizzy drinks should be avoided at all costs, for at least the first 4 days of the treatment.
   
  • Avoiding Certain Foods: Try to avoid hard and chewy foods for at least the first 24 hours of the treatment. Even spicy, grainy food or anything with seeds should also be avoided at all costs. Soup scrambled eggs, and mashed potatoes are better alternatives.
   
  • Poking The Extraction Site: Touching or poking the site of extraction, both from the inside and the outside is something that you must avoid. Tooth extraction heals through the blood clot that forms on top of it and anything that disturbs that equilibrium is bad news - Don’t. Disturb The Clot!
   
  • Avoid Straws: Straws are the worst enemy of your healing after a tooth extraction. You may be tempted to drink from a straw after the extractions gives you a sore mouth. But try to avoid straws to keep the clot from getting disturbed.
     

  Tooth extraction needs a lot of care after the treatment so the site can heal properly. As a recipient of the treatment and for the best of your own health, make sure that you follow these tips. For more information, get in touch with the best dentist in Pune at Nanda Dental Care. With the latest technology and years of experience, the professionals at Nanda Dental Care are dedicated to providing the best services for all your needs. Book your appointment today.