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Things to Know While Recovering From a Tooth Extraction in Charlotte, NC

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Things to Know While Recovering From a Tooth Extraction in Charlotte, NC

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  1. Things to Know While Recovering From a Tooth Extraction in Charlotte, NC Although adult teeth are anticipated to last a lifetime, tooth extraction often becomes necessary after a certain age. This may result because of various reasons, including cavities, trauma, a crowded mouth, or a badly damaged tooth. So, if you have lately removed your tooth, it is crucial that you know what to foresee next and what you can do to speed up the recovery process. How to take care of your mouth after tooth extraction? During a tooth extraction in charlotte NC, it is the responsibility of the dentist to inform the patient of things that should be done to support the mouth heal. This also ensures the complete safety and comfort of the patient during the recovery period. Healing from any type of dental surgery normally takes about 7 to 10 days. However, if a person does not follow the right methods, it may take exponentially longer and be a lot more painful than necessary. To fasten the healing time, you must hold the blood clot in place. This can be done in below-mentioned ways - Don't touch the gauze and leave it as it is for at least three to four hours after surgery. Use an ice pack immediately after surgery for 10 minutes, but not for too long as it can cause tissue damage. Rest for at least 24 hours after surgery. Limit your activity on the following days. Avoid spitting, using a straw, or rinsing for 24 hours. After 24 hours of the surgery, rinse with saltwater. Do not smoke. When sleeping, lift your head with a pillow. Continue brushing and flossing, but avoid the extraction site

  2. What to eat after extraction? The healing process mainly involves avoiding certain food items that can aggravate the extraction site. In simple words, remove most solids from the diet for at least a week post-surgery. It is recommended that you have soft foods like yogurt, pudding, soup, applesauce, crumbled vegetables, etc. Also, you can consume smoothies and shakes using a spoon, as straws can dislodge the clot. Once the extraction site gets healed, you can start incorporating solid foods into their daily diets again.

  3. The conclusion - Although people are likely to undergo some degree of pain during tooth extraction, dentists follow certain steps to minimize it. Likewise, there are some steps that need to be followed by patients post-surgery to mitigate pain and speed recovery. By following these orders, patients can also avoid unnecessary complications. Also, in case the patient encounters any type of issue, he or she must immediately discuss with the dentist who carried out the tooth extraction in charlotte, NC, or has knowledge about it. Contact us 620 North Church Street, Suite 113 Charlotte, NC 28202 Phone: (704) 705-1646 Text: 704-703-5914 Website: charlotteemergencydentist.com

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