The removal of a tooth is a small surgical procedure.
The following suggestions will help you to recover quickly without complications.
- The gauze placed in the wound should be kept in place for at least 1 hour.
- As long as you feel numb, you should be very careful not to bite your tongue, cheek or lips.
- Avoid smoking, hot drinks and alcohol as well as intense activity for 24 hours.
- If you need a painkiller, avoid aspirin since it causes hemorrhaging.
- Avoid crunchy foods for the first day, and chew from the other side for a few days after the procedure.
- Don’t brush your teeth in area near the extraction for the first day, but brush the rest of your teeth and rinse gently.
- If swelling occurs, apply cool compresses periodically.
- If symptoms persist, contact the clinic.