After Tooth Extraction

How Do I Manage Bleeding After Tooth Extraction?
Post-Op Tooth Extraction Pain Management
What Antibiotics Should I use to Manage pain After tooth extraction
Dental Hygiene after tooth extractions
What physical Activity is allowed after tooth extractions?

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After tooth extraction, it’s important for a blood clot to form to stop the bleeding and begin the healing process. That’s why we ask you to bite on a gauze pad for 30-45 minutes after the appointment. If the bleeding or oozing persists, place a new gauze pad at the site and bite firmly for another 30 minutes. You may have to do this several times.

How Do I Manage Bleeding After Tooth Extraction?

After the blood clot forms, it is important not to disturb or dislodge the clot as it aids healing. Do not rinse vigorously, suck on straws, smoke, drink alcohol, or brush teeth next to the extraction site for 72 hours. These activities will dislodge or dissolve the clot and slow the healing process. Limit vigorous exercise for the next 24 hours as this will increase blood pressure and may cause more bleeding from the extraction site.

Post-Op Tooth Extraction Pain Management

After the tooth is extracted, you may feel some pain and experience some swelling. An ice pack or an unopened bag of frozen peas or corn applied to the area will keep swelling to a minimum. Take pain medications as prescribed. The swelling usually subsides after 48 hours.  Apply heat after 48 hours if swelling persists.

What Antibiotics Should I use to Manage pain After tooth extraction

Use pain medication as directed. Call the office if the medication does not seem to be working. If antibiotics are prescribed, continue to take them for the indicated length of time, even if signs and symptoms of infection are gone. Drink lots of fluid and eat nutritious soft food on the day of the extraction. You can eat normally as soon as you are comfortable.

Dental Hygiene after tooth extractions

It is important to resume your normal dental routine after 24 hours. This should include brushing and flossing your teeth at least once a day. This will facilitate healing and help keep your mouth fresh and clean.

What physical Activity is allowed after tooth extractions?

After a few days you should feel fine and can resume your normal activities. If you have heavy bleeding, severe pain, continued swelling for 2-3 days, or a reaction to the medication, call our office immediately.