After Tooth Extraction – Do’s
So you had a tooth extracted. Your dentist gave you a comprehensive list of instructions together with your medication. If the extraction is major, you just might have a problem remembering all those “to dos.” Check out this simple list – you won’t go wrong.
Get some rest. Yes, it is as simple as that. You simply ought to rest and not be physically active. By the way, when you lie down, make sure your head is elevated a little bit.
Do take the medicine at the appropriate time. You will probably be given pain killers, anti-inflammatories, and blood coagulants. These will all help with the healing process so make sure you don’t miss any.
Bite down on the gauze firmly. Do NOT chew. Just keep your jaw clamped for about an hour after the extraction as this will help with the blood clot.
In the next post, we’ll look at some “don’ts.”
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