Immediately following a tooth extraction, you’ll want to follow a few steps to ensure proper healing isn’t disrupted. In addition to following any recommendations by our dentists, make sure to:
Avoid rinsing, spitting, or drinking from a straw for 24 hours following the procedure
After 24 hours, start rinsing with a saline solution after meals
Avoid smoking
Use a cold compress and pain relievers such as Ibuprofen to address pain and swelling
Eat soft, cool foods
Chew away from the surgical site