instructions to be followed after extraction
AFTER TOOTH EXTRACTION.
We are here to vanish your fear and doubts.
BEFORE EXTRACTION
- First, before you go for extraction have your food and then go.Have at least snacks or fresh juice before you go for your extraction .
- If dentist have prescribed any tablets to be taken before extraction,please intake that also.
- Make your mind relax.Donot stress up yourself.
AFTER EXTRACTION
1.ICE PACK
Once your tooth is removed,we will provide ice pack to be keep in your extracted region.This is done to make you feel free from pain and swelling(in rare cases).We will also keep a gauge in your extracted site to stop bleeding process.
2. SWALLOW YOUR SALIVA
Please don't spit your saliva.Swallow it for a day.Blood -stained saliva is normal after extraction.Swallow it do not spit.Because by splitting you are dislodging the clot that helps in healing.
3.DON'T DISTURB THE EXTRACTED SITE
Do not keep your tongue or fingers in your extracted site,by doing this you will disturb the healing process.There will be a depression in your extraction region immediately after extraction.It will close by its own with in a week.
4.DO NOT GAGGLE
Do not gaggle your mouth forcefully.By doing like this also you will dislodge the clot.Gaggle one or twice (not more than that) gently if you want.
5.HAVE FRESH JUICE
After half an hour have any fresh fruit juices or ice creams.Have it chilled.Don't use straw for juice.Have it by sip by sip.Because straw may dislodge the healing clot.
6.HAVE MILD FOODS
On the day of extraction kindly have soft foods like idly,dosa,iddyappam,bread,curd rice.Avoid hot and spicy food items.Also, avoid sticky and chewly items(parotta,chappathi,burger,pizza).This food habits should be followed for atleast 2 days from the day of extraction for better healing.
7.BRUSH GENTLY
After extraction you can brush normally.But, be careful when you brush over your extraction region.Brush gently over there.If you can not brush in that region with tooth brush then use your hands in that particular site alone.Please do gently gaggle after brushing.
8.AVOID HARMFUL HABITS
Avoid smoking,drinking.pan chewing habits if you have for atleast 3 days from the day of extraction.If you do not follow it, healing will not occur immediately.
9.TAKE MEDICATIONS
After your food, take your medications prescribed by your dentist without fail.This will help you to have a appropriate healing soon.
10.SALT WATER GAGGLE.
After extraction if you feel any discomfort ,do salt water gagging.make the water little warm ,add salt to it,then rinse your mouth with this water gently.
SOME DISCOMFORT
After extraction there will be few discomfort experienced by patients.Not all but few.In case of third molar extraction swelling will be common.It will subside within a day.
DR.VIVEK'S MSRAMS DENTISTRY
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Chennai - 600064.
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