Dental Care After a Tooth Extraction


Many causes lead to tooth extractions in Brandon. Among them, you may find periodontal disease, dental cavities, trauma, and others.

Even though nobody likes undergoing this procedure, we try to make the treatment as comfortable as possible for the patients in our dental office in Brandon.

It is essential to prepare for the surgery, but it’s also highly important to know what to do afterward. What you do during the recovery will impact the success of the procedure.

Keep on reading to find out the best care after undergoing tooth extractions near you.

Make the Necessary Arrangements

Prepare in advance for the surgery. For example, if you are an anxious person, you may discuss it with your dental professional and ask for sedation dentistry. It consists of the use of a sedative to make you feel calm during the procedure, and according to the sedation method that you choose, you will have to arrange your drive back home.

Also, bring over-the-counter pain medication, so you can take it right after the surgery and avoid unnecessary pain. If you are in doubt about which pain medication you should take, you may ask our dental professionals.

Dental Care After the Surgery

After tooth extraction, it is usual to feel the following symptoms:

• Soreness

• Discomfort in the surgical area

• Minor bleeding

• Swelling

For a successful recovery, you should follow the instructions below:

• Do not rinse, spit, or use a straw during the first 24 hours to avoid dislodging the blood clot.

• After the first day post-surgery, you may rinse after meals with salt water (1 cup warm water an ¼ teaspoon salt).

• Elevate your pillows to keep your head up while sleeping and avoid irritation.

• Brush the rest of your teeth using a soft-bristled toothbrush and fluoride toothpaste, being careful with the surgical area.

• Keep a soft diet during the first 48 hours, preferably cold foods, such as yogurt.

• Use an ice pack for ten minutes on-and-off on the side of the face to reduce the swelling. If you don’t have an ice pack, you may use a frozen bag of veggies.

• Take your pain medication as instructed. It is usually an over-the-counter painkiller, such as Ibuprofen. If you are allergic to Ibuprofen, you may take Acetaminophen. Consult the dose and frequency with your doctor.

• Avoid smoking for the next 48 hours after the surgery since nicotine interferes with blood clot formation. Keep in mind that if the blood clot doesn’t form, you may end up with a dry socket, which is a painful complication.

• Avoid strenuous activity during the first 24 hours after the surgery because you may dislodge the clot. You may resume your daily activities the next day.

• Rest is essential. As we mentioned above, ensure to take it easy during the first day to avoid any issues.

Dry Socket

When a blood clot is not forming, the underlying bone loses protection, and its exposure and inflammation cause severe pain. 

If, after 48 hours, you feel intense pain in the surgical area, it may be due to a dry socket, and you must visit your surgeon immediately.

It is the most common complication after the extraction of a wisdom tooth.

Schedule Your Appointment

Feel free to schedule a consultation visit with our surgeons. We have an excellent team of dental professionals who look forward to helping you improve your oral health and answer any questions you may have.

Undergoing a tooth extraction is not the best experience, but we can ensure that our professionals will treat you gently to make it as pleasant as possible.

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