- The tampon placed on the extraction wound should be kept for half an hour. If there is bleeding in the form of leakage, replace it with a spare tampon.
- After this tampon is removed, if not necessary, another tampon should not be placed, and care should be taken not to disrupt the clot that has formed.
- Rest for a while after the extraction. If possible, lie down with your head elevated.
- The surgical site should not be touched on the first day, and the mouth should not be rinsed.
- Nothing should be eaten for about two hours after the extraction, and after this period, lukewarm foods should definitely be preferred, very hot, cold and acidic foods should be avoided, and milk should preferably be drunk at room temperature.
- Smoking should not be done for 24 hours. Smoking can disrupt the clot and cause inflammation of the wound. This condition, called dry socket, causes pain for a long time.
- Alcohol should not be consumed for 24 hours.
- The extraction site should not be touched in any way, and the wound area should not be sucked or spat out.
- Edema is observed at the end of oral surgery. This edema can be relieved by applying ice to the surgical area from the cheek.
- The wounded area should not be used for 24 hours.
- If there is pain, a medication other than aspirin should be preferred, and if possible, a physician should be consulted for this.
- The extraction site should definitely be kept clean. Food residue should not be allowed to fill the wound. 24 hours after the extraction, the area should be brushed gently with a soft toothbrush. Warm salt water gargle can also be used during this time.
- It is considered normal for bleeding to last 6-24 hours in the event of a slight leak. However, if there is excessive bleeding or this period has been exceeded, a dentist should definitely be consulted.
- Similarly, the doctor should be informed in cases of prolonged pain and swelling.
The patient will be more comfortable if the first of the analgesics given for post-operative pain is taken before the effect of the local anesthesia wears off. Because the effect of the analgesics starts in about half an hour. Some patients complain that strong analgesics cause nausea, to prevent this, it is useful to take the medication on a full stomach after eating a little. The response of patients to analgesics varies. Some patients may need to take two pills. The most severe pain is in the first 6 hours when the effect of the local anesthetic wears off. The need for analgesics will also decrease after this period. If a large number of analgesics are needed, a doctor should be consulted.
The patient is advised to consume nutritious foods and is told not to eat too hot food. It is recommended to stay away from granular foods such as nuts and corn in the first days so that they do not get into the extraction area and to consume liquid foods as much as possible. After a few days, solid foods can be introduced. If the patient has diabetes, they should continue to eat regularly in accordance with the doctor's recommendations.
If something hard or sharp is felt in the operation area, this is either bone residue or the wall of the extraction cavity. If it does not go away within a few days, you should see a doctor. It is very important to keep the mouth clean after the surgical procedure. The socket area should be cleaned 2-3 times a day for the following days, except for the first day, with mouthwash. This procedure should be done especially to remove residues that enter the socket after meals. Oral care should be started immediately after the surgical procedure. Edema and pain may make brushing a little difficult, but the patient should be careful to brush regularly.
The healing process following tooth extraction is as follows: The first two days following surgery are the most uncomfortable and edema usually occurs. The third day is a little more comfortable, and eating becomes easier even if the swelling continues. Recovery develops rapidly in the remaining days, if not, the doctor should be contacted.
