dentist will wait for a few minutes so that infection will go to work. and ask you a few
questions so that you have no much problem.
Now. The dentist will widen your tooth socket (hole) in your gum and gently loosen the
tooth before Emergency Tooth Extraction.
You may feel some pressure in your mouth when you have a tooth Extraction.
If you feel any pain let your dentist know about it.
What are the tips aftercare for Tooth Extraction?
● For the first 24 hours, Avoid mouthwash, mouth rinses, solid and hot food and cold
drinks and difficult activity for the first 24 hours.
● After completing 24 hours, gently rinse your mouth 3-4 times per day, with warm salt
water (one teaspoon of salt in a glass of warm water), always after meals. Be very
careful not to remove any blood clot in the tooth socket.
● If the hole bleeds, apply force by biting down on a plain, rolled up handkerchief
placed over the affected area for about 10 minutes. Repeat this process if still
bleeding.
● Take regular painkillers medicine only if your dentist recommends.
● Use a cold press to ease swelling and sleeping propped up with an additional pillow
can help.
● Bruising of the jaw muscles can produce stiffness, this wears off after seven to ten
days.
● Eat a well-balanced, soft and liquid diet for a few days until you’re able to chew
carefully with your spare teeth.
● Brush your teeth carefully, using a child’s toothbrush, getting care not to dislodge
blood clots in the tooth holder, these remove bleeding and help protect from infection.
● Avoid smoking as it affects the body’s capacity to heal.
● If pain or swelling worsens or you get an advanced temperature, contact Dentist In
Heights Houston.