After a tooth extraction, bleeding, swelling and pain are very common, causing a lot of discomfort and even interfering with healing. That’s why there are some precautions that are indicated by the dentist and should be started immediately after surgery.
The first 24 hours are the most important, because it is during this period when a clot develops at the site of the removed tooth, which helps healing, but can be maintained care for 2 to 3 days, or according to the instructions of the dentist.
- In addition to specific care.
- It is also important not to exercise for the first 24 hours to avoid increased bleeding and start eating alone after anesthesia is completed.
- As there is a risk of biting your cheek or lip.
Bleeding is one of the main symptoms that occurs after a tooth extraction and usually lasts a few hours. Therefore, one way to control this small bleeding is to place a clean gauze over the vacuum left by the tooth and bite for 45 minutes to 1 hour, to apply pressure and stop the bleeding.
This procedure is usually indicated by your dentist immediately after the removal, and you can therefore leave the office with gauze. However, it is advisable not to change the gauze at home.
However, if the bleeding does not subside, you can prepare a wet black tea bag for 45 more minutes. Black tea contains tannic acid, a substance that helps blood clot, stopping bleeding more quickly.
The blood clot that forms at the tooth site is very important to ensure proper healing of the gums. Therefore, after stopping bleeding, it is advisable to take certain precautions that help keep the clot in the right place, such as:
This care is especially important for the first 24 hours after tooth extraction, but can be maintained for the first 3 days to ensure better healing.
In addition to bleeding, it is also common to experience slight swelling of the gums and face in the area around the tooth that has been removed. To alleviate this discomfort, it is important to apply blocks of ice to the face where the tooth was. This procedure can be repeated every 30 minutes, for 5 to 10 minutes.
Another option is to consume ice cream, but it is very important to be moderate, especially in the case of ice cream with a lot of sugar as they can damage the health of your teeth. Therefore, after eating the ice cream, it is also advisable to brush your teeth, but without brushing the extracted tooth.
Pain is very common in the first 24 hours, but can vary greatly from person to person, however, in almost all cases, the dentist prescribes analgesic or anti-inflammatory medications, such as ibuprofen or acetaminophen, that relieve pain and should be ingested. according to each doctor’s instructions.
In addition, by taking the necessary precautions to stop bleeding and reduce swelling, it is also possible to reduce the level of pain, and it may not even be necessary to use medications in some cases.
The mouth is a place with a lot of dirt and bacteria and, therefore, after dental extraction surgery, it is also very important to be careful to avoid possible infections. Some precautions include:
In some cases, the dentist may even prescribe the use of antibiotics, which should be used until the end of the package and in accordance with all doctor’s instructions.
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