Extracting a tooth is always a last resort . Your teeth are precious and nothing is as good as the real thing . However, if you do have to have a tooth removed , immediately after the extraction, the wound should be left to settle so that a blood clot can form in the socket . In order to ensure this you should:
the same day
Avoid exercise , alcohol and cigarettes
Avoid rinsing your mouth with mouthwashes

Avoid food and drink that is very hot or cold

If you experience any bleeding, bite hard on tightly packed cotton wool ball for 10 minutes whilst sitting upright and still

The following day
Gently rinse using warm salt water mouthwash for 30 seconds, three times a day . ( Avoid vigorous rinsing, this may cause the blood clot in the socket to disperse and it will take longer to heal ).
The risk of infection in a wound in the mouth is quite high and not uncommon . If you experience any aching , throbbing , or swelling in this area some days after an extraction, do not worry , but please contact us . If it has become infected you may need a prescription for antibiotics or painkiller.

EMERGENCIES.
In case you experience a dental emergency please telephone ahead. We will always see you within 24 hours and in the majority of cased the same day. Outside normal hours please ring our answer-phone which will give you the telephone number you require for emergency treatment.

Ask your dentist or one of the dental team for more information.

Call us for an appointment on 0115 9283253

or email us on info@wollatondentalcare.co.uk