After much of it is removed, it is common for bleeding, swelling and pain to appear that cause discomfort and can interfere with healing, so there is care that is indicated by the dentist and that must be done after surgery.
The first 24 hours are the most important, since during this period a clot develops in the place where the tooth was removed, healing is still ongoing, so care should continue for 2 to 3 days, as directed by the dentist.
- In addition to specific care.
- It is important not to exercise within the first 24 hours to avoid increased bleeding and eat only after anesthesia has completely disappeared.
- As there is a risk of biting my tongue.
Bleeding is one of the main symptoms that occurs after an extended period of time and usually lasts a few hours, so one way to control this small hemorrhage is to place a clean piece of gas in the space released by the patient and bite it for 45 to 60 minutes, is the general pressure in the area that helps stop the bleeding.
This procedure is usually indicated by your dentist after removal, you may see the office with the gas in place, however it is advisable to change the gas at home.
However, if bleeding to decrease, a wet black bag can be placed on the extraction site for at least 45 minutes. Black contains tannic acid, a substance that helps blood clot, stopping bleeding more quickly.
The blood clot that forms where the patient is located is very important to ensure proper healing of the spine, so after stopping bleeding it is advisable to take care that helps keep the clot in the right place such as:
These are very important care during the first 24 hours after tooth extraction, however, they can be extended for the first 3 days to ensure proper healing.
In addition to bleeding, you may also feel a slight innuendo on the face and face around the area that has been removed. To alleviate this discomfort, it is important to apply ice businesses to the face where the customer was. This procedure can be repeated every 30 minutes, for 5 to 10 minutes.
Another option is to eat food, but it is very important that it is moderate, especially in the case of foods that contain sugar, which could harm health, for this reason, after eating ice cream, it is also advisable to brush your teeth, but without going where he was taken.
Pain is very common during the first 24 hours, but can vary from person to person, however, in all cases, the dentist prescribes painkillers or anti-inflammatory drugs such as ibuprofen or acetaminophen, which relieve pain and need to be removed. Orientation.
In addition to taking the necessary care to stop bleeding and reduce swelling, it is also possible to reduce the level of pain, and medication may not be necessary in some cases.
The mouth is a place with great success and bacteria and it is very important, after dental extraction surgery, to take care to avoid a possible infection. Some treatments include:
In some cases, your dentist may accept the use of antibiotics, as they should be taken until the end of treatment and as recommended by your doctor.