Just got a tooth pulled....?

Question

And I forgot that paper that tells you what to do for the next few days at the dentists office, what are you supposed to do for the few days after your tooth is pulled?

Answer 1

POST-OP INSTRUCTIONS


Bite on the gauze for about 30 minutes after your surgery. Do not bite too firmly, just enough to keep the gauze in place. After the blood clot forms it is important to protect it especially for the next 48 hours to avoid dry socket. Drainage for a few days is normal. To minimize swelling and bleeding, keep head elevated (use extra pillows when sleeping). You can brush your teeth the day of surgery. Avoid brushing the surgery site. Any stitches will come out on their own in a week

Rinse your mouth with warm salt water after meals and before bed. Begin a very gentle warm salt water rinses (1tsp. salt for every 8oz. of water). The first day or so, do not swish the water around in your mouth; Instead, move your head side to side to rinse. Do not spit; Let the water flow out of your mouth. If you are watching salt intake in your diet, you may substitute the salt water rinse with a peroxide and warm water rinse. Use a 50/50 peroxide and water solution

NO smoking for 2 days
NO drinking through a straw for 2 days
NO mouthwash for a week
NO excessive spitting
NO vigorous rinsing for at least 48 hours after your surgery
AVOID alcoholic beverages
AVOID greasy foods
AVOID high acidic foods and drinks such as tomatos, orange juice, etc....
DO NOT over exert yourself. It is ok to ride in a car or on a plane

For Pain:

Advil (Ibuprofen) or Aleve (Naproxin Sodium) or Extra-Strength Tylenol (Acetaminophen). Take with food. NO aspirin or aspirin products

For Swelling:

Place an ice bag on side of face where your surgery was, for 30 minutes on, then 30 minutes off. Repeat for 6 hours. After 48 hours, use warm compresses as needed for swelling

Eat soft foods. No chips, pretzels, peanuts, etc.... Stay away from crunchy, chewy or small hard foods, to avoid food particles becoming lodged in the socket. Suggested foods are clear broth, pasta, potatoes, yogurt, baby food, smoothies, pudding, cream of wheat, 7up, Ginger Ale, apple juice

Answer 2

You can ice it
Don't rinse your mouth for 24 hours, you may dislodge the blood clot. Take your medication so you don't get infected. After 24 hours, start rinsing your mouth every 4 hours or so (or after meals) with a mixture of 1/4 teaspoon salt to one cup of water

No smoking for 2 weeks, No Straws, no sticky foods like popcorn or nuts.

You should have an appointment to see him in a week or so

This is from my wisdom teeth sheet, which I had removed almost 2 weeks ago, hope it helps

Answer 3

Have some ice creams or cold things for the first day then hot things on the second day. Dont tongue it too much and be careful in what you eat and drink.

Answer 4

http://www.animated-teeth.com/tooth_extractions/t6_extraction_instructions.htm