After your dental extraction, the dentist will provide you a document detailing aftercare instructions. The form will detail how to properly take care of the area where the tooth was removed. Stitches may be applied to patients who have their teeth surgically removed; these are frequently removed a week after the treatment. Our surgeons use a non-traumatic, minimally intrusive method. This implies that stitches may not always be required. After an extraction, most extraction sites clot right away. Issues involving excessive bleeding or dry socket are uncommon. As part of your aftercare instruction, the dentist will supply extra gauze pads to use in covering the site while a bloodclot forms. If you experience bleeding at home, the dentist may recommend placing a tea directly over the surgical site for 5 to 10 minutes. The teabags have a coagulation effect on a dental surgery site and will reduce bleeding in the area.
For a few days following the surgery, patients should refrain from smoking, drinking alcohol, and using a straw. To reduce the risk of swelling and infection, it is recommended that you maintain the teeth immediately adjacent to the missing tooth as clean as possible. We advise patients to gently rinse with warm saltwater three to four times daily the day after the extraction for the first week. This cleansing procedure calms the area and encourages recovery. Follow medication instructions as provided by the dentist. Take all medication as prescribed by the dentist. If you develop any reactions to any medication, stop the use and contact our office immediately.
