Heal gums after tooth extraction, and is important for the success of the process as well as your overall oral health. Proper care after tooth extraction can accelerate the healing process, and can prevent complications. Here are important information about the care of gums after tooth extraction:
1. Control Of Bleeding
- Description: There may be some bleeding after tooth extraction. Bleeding usually stops within an hour, but this time, caution should be exercised.
- Suggestion: Check for and according to the instructions of your dentist sterile gauze bite the bleeding if the bleeding continues, contact your doctor.
2. Pain Management
- Description: Mild pain is normal and it usually takes a few days after the shooting.
- Suggestion: Use painkillers recommended by your physician. Over-the-counter medications are also available, but the dosage should be considered.
3. Gum Care
- Description: Cleaning and maintenance of the shooting area that supports recovery.
- Suggestion: Avoid brushing direct to the shooting area. Brush your teeth twice a day with a soft toothbrush and gentle movements.
4. Gargling with salt water
- Description: Gargling with salt water, clean up the bacteria and supports the healing process in the region.
- SuggestionOne teaspoon salt, one cup warm water and gargle 2-3 times a day mix. You are advised to gargle after the first 24 hours after the shooting.
5. Food and beverage Selection
- Description: After shooting the mouth may be sensitive so it is important to choose the right foods and drinks.
- Suggestion: Liquids and eat soft foods for the first 24 hours. Hard, hot or acidic foods to avoid.
6. Avoidance of smoking and alcohol consumption
- DescriptionCigarettes and alcohol : may affect the healing process, and may increase the risk of complications.
- Suggestion: Avoid smoking and alcohol consumption after shooting.
7. Pay Attention To Physical Activity
- Description: Intense physical activities can increase the bleeding and can make healing more difficult.
- Suggestion: Avoid strenuous exercise for a few days after the shooting and try to relax.
8. Dental Visits
- Description: Regular dental checkups to monitor and detect early complications during the healing process and healing is necessary.
- Suggestion: Date of check in date recommended by your physician to join.
| Maintenance Method | Description | Suggestion |
|---|---|---|
| Control Of Bleeding | Bleeding within the first 1 hour is normal. | Check the bleeding by using sterile gauze, and if necessary contact your doctor. |
| Pain Management | Mild pain is normal. | Use painkillers recommended by your doctor. |
| Gum Care | Avoid brushing direct to the shooting area. | Brush your teeth twice a day, be careful not to damage the shooting area. |
| Gargling with salt water | Bacteria cleans and support the healing process. | One teaspoon of salt, mix one cup warm water and gargle. |
| Food and beverage Selection | The mouth may be sensitive. | Liquids and eat soft foods for the first 24 hours. |
| Avoidance of smoking and alcohol consumption | The recovery increases the risk of complications and adverse effects. | Don't drink alcohol and don't smoke afterwards. |
| Pay Attention To Physical Activity | Intense activity can make it difficult recovery. | Avoid strenuous exercise for a few days after the shooting. |
| Dental Visits | It is necessary to detect complications early and to monitor healing. | Join date recommended by your physician to check in date. |
Results
After tooth extraction to perform the correct maintenance, accelerates the healing process and prevents possible complications. By applying the above methods and by following your dentist's instructions for the maintenance of healthy you can pass a healing process.
