Follow Your Aftercare Instructions After Tooth Removal
Standard teeth extractions are simple in most cases. Patients can expect swelling inside the mouth and sometimes in the eye area as well. The swelling is usually at its peak around day 2. At this point, the eye area may be discolored, but this is relieved with warm compresses. Some patients experience a sore throat after extractions, as the muscles in the area are sore. Patients will typically see the dentist within a week of the tooth extractions to check on their healing and discuss any symptoms or issues that they are having. As with any dental surgery, closely following all instructions and guidelines from the dentist is very important. While it may be slightly inconvenient to take a few days to heal and rest, this time off is well worth the investment because it will allow the patient to achieve greatly improved oral health in the long term.
