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Brushing and Flossing
Continue
your normal routine of brushing and flossing. Do not pull floss up,
pull it through.
Soreness and sensitivity
You may experience soreness around the gum line which may be relieved with a
warm salt-water rinse. You may also experience sensitivity to cold and/or
pressure. This is normal.
Oral Hygiene
There is no need to break your regular routine of brushing and
flossing. However , since the extraction site may be very tender, be gentle
to that area.Medications
Over-the-counter medication should relieve your discomfort.
Do not use aspirin or products
containing aspirin. If you experience more intense pain, a stronger
medication may be prescribed.
Rinsing
Do
not rinse your mouth today. Tomorrow rinse with a warm salt- water
solution. You may do this every few hours and after each meal.
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Bleeding
A
gauze pad has been placed on the extraction site to control bleeding.
Pressure shold be applied for one hour. The gauze should be replaced, if
bleeding continues. If you experience excessive bleeding, call our office.
Do not drink carbonated beverages, suck through a straw, smoke, spit, lie
down flat, or physically exert yourself. These activities will prolong
bleeding.
Food
During the first two
days, a diet of soft foods and liquids is recommended (ie: soups, cereals,
and milk shakes).
Swelling
You may notice some swelling following an
extraction. This is to be expected. Apply an ice pack to the side of the
face where the extraction was performed. Leave the ice pack taught her that
if on 30 minutes, then off 20 minutes. Keep repeating this cycle until the
swelling subsides. This will relieve your discomfort.
Dry Socket
Though the cause is unknown, 2
percent to 3 percent of dental extractions are followed by a clinical
condition known as “dry socket “. Symptoms, which begin two to three days
following extraction, include a loss of the blood clot from the socket and
moderate to severe pain. If you experience any of these symptoms, please
call our office for an appointment.
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