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title: After a tooth extraction
description: Explore our practical tips for maintaining your oral health after a tooth extraction
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# [After a tooth extraction](https://www.centredentaireamari.com/en/conseils-1/after-a-tooth-extraction)

 Written by [Centre dentaire Repentigny](https://www.centredentaireamari.com/en/conseils-1/author/centre-dentaire-repentigny) | Aug 24, 2023 8:23:42 PM

##### Surgery Day:

- Keep the gauze pads in your mouth with constant pressure for one to two hours. Change them every half hour if needed.
- Maintain an upright head position at all times.
- Apply a cold compress to your cheek at regular intervals (20 minutes of cold per hour).
- If bleeding occurs, bite down on a dampened gauze or tea bag for about twenty minutes.
- Seeing traces of blood in your saliva is common.
- Limit intense physical activities.

##### Avoid:

- Removing the formed blood clot, as it aids in healing.
- Eating before bleeding stops.
- Using a straw for drinking.
- Rinsing your mouth or spitting.
- Smoking or consuming alcohol.
- Eating hard-to-chew foods.
- Brushing teeth near the extraction site for the first 72 hours.

##### In Case of Pain:

- Take prescribed medications if necessary. Also, complete the full course of antibiotics even without symptoms.

##### Suggested Diet:

- On the day of extraction, opt for soft foods and lukewarm beverages.
- As you feel better, you can resume a normal diet.

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

- Rinse your mouth three times a day with warm saltwater (2 ml or 1/2 teaspoon of salt in 250 ml or 1 cup of water).
- Brush and floss your teeth daily for good hygiene and long-term success. Avoid brushing around the extraction site for the first 72 hours.
- Avoid hard foods (nuts, candies, ice).
- Certain words might be difficult to pronounce, and you might produce more saliva than usual, but this will return to normal within a week.
- Bruising on the face may appear and will fade in five to seven days.
- Mouth opening might be limited for up to five days after the extraction.
- If pain increases instead of decreasing after three days, don't hesitate to contact us.

Rest assured, you'll feel better after a few days and can resume normal activities. If you experience intense pain, significant bleeding, swelling for 2 to 3 days, or a reaction to prescribed medication, contact us immediately at 514-925-3368.

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