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Instructions after tooth extraction

General information

Do not rinse your mouth during the first few hours after the procedure.
You may drink cold, clear liquids – do not swish them around in your mouth.
You may brush your teeth, but avoid brushing the extraction site.
It is recommended to rinse your mouth twice daily for 5–7 days with a chlorhexidine mouthwash (Corsodyl/GUM Paroex).
Do not begin rinsing until the day after the procedure.
A liquid and soft diet is recommended after extraction.
Avoid foods with small particles, such as musli, seeded bread, chia seeds, etc.
Do not use a straw and eat only cold food during the first 24 hours.

Swelling after extraction is normal, usually peaking on the second day and generally resolving within a week. Applying a cold pack to the outside of the cheek on the day of the procedure is helpful.
Mild bleeding during the first 24 hours is normal, and saliva may appear blood-tinged.
If bleeding occurs, place a clean gauze pad over the wound and bite down firmly for 5–10 minutes.
Tenderness and pain at the extraction site can be expected during the first few days.
Use pain medication as needed.
Antibiotics are generally not required after extraction in healthy individuals.
If antibiotics are prescribed, it is important to take them as directed and complete the full course.

Pain gets worse 3–4 days after the procedure; this may indicate that the blood clot has dislodged. This condition is called “dry socket” and is easy to treat.
Antibiotics have been prescribed and side effects occur.

If anti-inflammatory pain medication such as ibuprofen or Voltaren has been prescribed, it is recommended to take paracetamol (e.g. Panodil or Paratabs) at the same time.
Adults (18+) may take 400–600 mg of anti-inflammatory medication and 500–1000 mg of paracetamol 3–4 times per day.
Anti-inflammatory pain medications may cause stomach discomfort; if this occurs, discontinue their use.

Smoking can have very negative effects on wound healing.