Extractions
What should I expect with an extraction?
To speed up your mouths recovery after an extraction:
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Take some pain killers (paracetamol + ibuprofen) before the local anesthetic wears off
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Stop smoking - it delays healing and can lead to infection of the socket.
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Avoid vigorous physical activity
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Slight oozing of blood is normal. If significant bleeding occurs - bite down hard on gauze/cotton pad for 20 mins. If excessive bleeding continues contact us ASAP.
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Avoid spiting and rinsing on the day of extraction.
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Avoid alcohol
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Drink plenty of cold/warm drinks and soft food
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Start hot salty mouth rinses (1tsp salt dissolved in a mug of warm water ) the following day, and brush your teeth.
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If symptoms become severe please contact us.