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title: After a tooth extraction
description: Discover essential tips and guidance for a smooth recovery after dental removal
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# [After a tooth extraction](https://www.centredentairerepentigny.com/en/conseils/after-a-tooth-extraction)

 Written by [Centre dentaire Repentigny](https://www.centredentairerepentigny.com/en/conseils/author/centre-dentaire-repentigny) | Jun 26, 2023 7:06:22 PM

#### Day of the surgery : 

- Keep the compresses in your mouth for an hour or two while maintaining firm pressure. Replace them every half an hour, if needed.
- Keep your head in an upright position at all times.
- Apply a cold compress to the cheek at regular intervals (20 minutes of cold per hour).
- In case of bleeding, use a slightly moistened gauze or tea bag and bite down on it for about twenty minutes.
- Many patients experience blood drainage and notice a reddish color in their saliva.
- Limit physical exertion

#### To avoid : 

- Do not remove the formed blood clot as it aids in optimal healing.
- Avoid eating until bleeding has stopped.
- Do not drink through a straw. Do not rinse your mouth vigorously or spit.
- Avoid smoking or consuming alcohol.
- Avoid eating hard-to-chew foods.
- Avoid brushing your teeth near the extraction site for the first 72 hours.

#### From the day after until complete healing : 

- Rinse your mouth three times a day with warm saltwater solution (2 ml or 1/2 teaspoon of salt in 250 ml or 1 cup of water).
- Brush your teeth and use dental floss daily to remove plaque and promote long-term oral health.
- Avoid brushing around the extraction site for the first 72 hours.
- Avoid eating hard foods such as nuts, candies, and ice.
- It is possible that some words may be more difficult to pronounce, and you may experience increased saliva production. This will return to normal within a week.
- Bruising on your face may appear but will fade away within five to seven days.
- Some people may have difficulty opening their mouths for up to five days after extraction.
- If the pain worsens after three days instead of improving, do not hesitate to contact us.

Rest assured that you will likely feel better after a few days and can resume your regular activities. If you experience severe pain, excessive bleeding, swelling for 2-3 days, or a reaction to the prescribed medication, please contact us immediately at 450 582-0965.

 

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