Pain After Tooth Extraction You may have been dispensed a
syringe with a gel called Sockit!® This should be used by applying at least 4–6 times a day on the extraction site the first few days. This will provide pain relief and promote healing. With the curved tip attached to the syringe, apply to the extraction site with just enough to cover the area. Keep your tongue away from the area. This gel will help soothe the area and decrease the need for other pain medications. If the pain is severe, not controlled with your medications, or
persists, call our office for further instructions. Oral Hygiene After Tooth Extraction Surgery Diet After Tooth Extraction Nausea and Vomiting After Tooth Extraction Bruising and Discoloration After Tooth Extraction Jaw Tightness or Limited Mouth Opening After Tooth Extraction Dizziness or Light-Headedness After Tooth Extraction Smoking After Tooth Extraction If you have any questions or concerns following your tooth extraction, please don’t hesitate to call our office. We are on call 24 hours a day. You are here: Home / Instructions / Post-Operative Instructions: Dental Extraction
Proper post-operative care after surgery is very important to optimize the healing process and to reduce the complications of tooth extractions. Immediately
Following Surgery for Tooth Extraction A liquid or soft diet is recommended for the first 24 hours after tooth extraction. Avoid sucking through straws and eating hard or crunchy foods and spicy foods. Take the prescribed pain medication before the numbness from the local anesthesia wears off. Restrict your activities on the day of surgery and return to normal activities slowly. Place ice packs on the outside of the face where the tooth extractions were done. Use ice for the first 24 hours to decrease swelling by applying it on and off 20–30 minutes at a time. Bleeding
After Tooth Extraction Swelling After Tooth Extraction Pain After Tooth Extraction How long after tooth extraction can you take ibuprofen?Pain After Tooth Extraction
If you can take ibuprofen (Motrin® or Advil®), take 400–600 mg every 6–8 hours or as prescribed by your doctor. Ibuprofen will help with pain relief and as an anti-inflammatory. If you cannot take ibuprofen, then 1–2 tablets of regular Tylenol® should be taken every 4 hours.
Does ibuprofen increase bleeding after tooth extraction?Abstract. Background: Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) are one of the most commonly used medications for both medical and dental ailments. These drugs have been shown to increase bleeding during surgeries, which may prompt practitioners to discontinue their use before surgical procedures.
How often can I take ibuprofen 800 after tooth extraction?Take pain medications as prescribed. The swelling usually subsides after 48 hours. For pain control, we recommend the use of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory agents such as Ibuprofen / Motrin, 800 mg by mouth 3 times a day.
Should I still have pain 5 days after tooth extraction?After having a tooth extracted - especially molars - you may feel some pain and discomfort for around 3-7 days after it has been removed. However, if you still have intense pain near the area immediately after 5 days, book an appointment to see your dentist.
|