Tooth extractions may be straightforward or surgical. Your Katoomba dentist will evaluate the tooth, take x-rays, and then determine whether it’s a complex or simple tooth extraction.
Healing from extraction does not take long. However, healing may take longer if it’s a surgical extraction—for example, an impacted wisdom tooth. On average, you may notice mild soreness and swelling for a few days after extraction or as long as one week. A shop-bought pain reliever is typically sufficient to ease any pain.
Tips for Healing After a Tooth Extraction in Katoomba
- Follow your dentist’s aftercare instructions.
- Avoid drinking through a straw or smoking for a few days post-extraction.
- Keep the head elevated for multiple or surgical extractions.
- Wait a few days before chewing on the extraction site.
- For a few days, try a soft foods diet—yogurt, soup, scrambled eggs, mashed veggies.
- When rinsing the mouth, do not spit. Instead, let the water drain into the basin.
- Use sterile gauze to staunch any minor blood flow, biting gently.
- Call our office if you have concerns.
Gentle Tooth Extractions in Katoomba, NSW
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