How to Heal a Dental Extraction
- 1). Pack the extraction area with folded gauze. Replace the gauze as needed when it becomes saturated. Bite firmly on the gauze for 45 minutes to an hour to stop the bleeding. If the bleeding persists, apply a moistened tea bag to the extraction site. The tannic acid in the tea aids in the formation of blood clots.
- 2). Mix salt with warm water. Rinse your mouth out gently with the salt water and let the water drain from your mouth into the sink. Don't spit.
- 3). Take a non-aspirin pain reliever after the extraction. Follow label directions and take as often as recommended to control pain.
- 4). Eat soft foods only, such as soup, scrambled eggs, mashed potatoes and grilled cheese sandwiches. Chew your food on the opposite side from the extraction. Drink beverages at room temperature.
- 5). Brush your teeth no sooner than 24 hours after the extraction. Brush gently around the extraction area. Do not rinse with mouthwash.
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