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When does the swelling come off after a tooth extraction? How long can a swelling last after a tooth extraction? When should i be concerned about the severity of my gum swelling? Is it worth using mouth rinses? Will the swelling go down faster this way? The question is answered by the drug. Anna Mitschke.
When will the swelling of the gum come off after a tooth extraction?
Hello and I would like to ask for your help. I had my tooth extracted two days ago. It was the six in which I had advanced caries and the dentist decided that it was best to remove it. Since then, it has remained large for me swelling after a tooth extraction. The area after the extraction of the tooth is swollen, but also the cheek where the extracted tooth was. How long does the swelling last after a tooth extraction? After two days, is it normal that the swelling after a tooth extraction is still so big? Or should I see my dentist again.
This is my first tooth extracted, so I have no idea if such a swelling after a tooth extraction is still normal or is it a cause for concern. I don’t feel any pain in this place anymore, and when I check the gum it seems to be healing normally, nothing is oozing, I can’t see any blood, etc. All that’s left is the swelling after tearing out the six. The dentist only advised me to take painkillers, but I didn’t, because nothing hurt a lot. But I heard Fr. mouth rinses – could they help with the swelling after a tooth extraction? Or maybe there are other home remedies for such swelling after an extracted tooth? I will be very grateful for your help and information.
The doctor advises when the swelling should go down after tooth extraction
Po tooth extraction swelling may appear. The length of the wound healing process and its intensity depends on many factors. It may differ depending on which tooth was extracted, the condition of the tooth, whether the tooth was completely extracted, and the degree of complexity of the procedure, and the surgical instruments used. Usually, the swelling is greatest on the second day after surgery and may continue for another 5 to 7 days.
To counteract swelling, you can use cold compresses in the first 20 hours. These can be special gel compresses available at the pharmacy, but also ordinary frozen foods or ice from the freezer. Ice or compresses should not be applied directly to the skin, but through a cloth or towel. You should apply a cold compress for about 20 minutes, take a XNUMX-minute break and repeat the activity a few times.
Aby wound after a tooth extraction to heal properly, you should follow a few recommendations. After the procedure, there is a tampon in the place of the extracted tooth, keep it in the mouth for about half an hour, and then spit it out. There are blood clots at the bottom of the wound, which protect the socket against bleeding and infection, so do not cause negative pressure in the mouth and thereby avoid loss of the clot. After removing the tampon, do not touch the wound, rinse the mouth, and suck saliva from the socket. Do not eat food for approx. 2 hours after the procedure. For two days, do not eat irritating, hard, hot food and do not drink through a straw. You can brush your teeth on the same day, but avoid the area of the extracted tooth. The mouth should not be rinsed. For the next few days, brush your teeth with a brush with fine bristles, avoiding the area of the removed tooth. After two weeks, you can start brushing this area very gently.
One day after the procedure, you can gently rinse the mouth with slightly salted water or hydrogen peroxide solution, chamomile, sage or ready-made preparations from the pharmacy. It is a disinfectant action and prevents possible infection. For 48 hours, you should avoid intense physical exertion and do not use stimulants.
If you have any doubts as to whether the wound is healing properly or if there are any disturbing symptoms, please do not delay the visit to the dentist.
— Lek. Anna Mitchke
Try compresses that will help you do compresses to reduce swelling:
- FLEX Mini compress for cold and warm compresses,
- FLEX Standard compress for cold and warm compresses,
- FLEX Medium compress for cold and warm compresses,
- FLEX Max compress for cold and warm compresses.
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