Tooth Extraction

What is Tooth Extraction?

If your tooth is damaged or decayed and can't be repaired with a filling or crown first, your dentist may decide to remove (extract) the tooth as a last resort. When your tooth can't be repaired, tooth removal may be the best option for you. However, your dentist will talk through your options with you during your consultation.

Tips to make sure the tooth removal area heals properly

Don't rinse your mouth out for at least 24 hours after a tooth removaled. This could disturb any blood clot that has formed, and you may start bleeding again.
After 24 hours, rinse gently with a salt water mouthwash (made using salt and hot, but not boiling water), four times a day to keep the area clean.
Eat soft food once you first have your tooth removed, so you don't have to chew much.
If your gum bleeds, bite down on a clean pad of material such as a clean handkerchief for at least 15 minutes.
Don't drink alcohol for at least 24 hours and don't smoke for as long as possible, but at least for the rest of the day.
Brush your teeth but keep your toothbrush away from the healing wound, to begin with, brushing closer to it each day. You could try softening your toothbrush in hot water before you brush.

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