The answer to this question varies with each patient and also depends mainly on how you care for
yourself after oral surgery.
Most patients report feeling healed and back to normal within about two weeks. But you can typically return to your normal daily activities the first few days after a tooth extraction.
Conditions like dry socket can be painful and prolong the healing process, so here are some helpful tips on proper care of your extraction site after oral surgery.
Helpful Healing Tips From Your Parramatta Dentist
Immediately after oral surgery, it's essential to control the bleeding so that a protective blood clot can form over the extraction site. You'll bite down on gauze until the bleeding stops. Report any excessive bleeding to your dentist in Parramatta right away.
Be sure to get plenty of rest during the first few days after surgery and eat soft, room-temperature foods, avoiding anything too spicy. Here are some ideas:
- Applesauce
- Oatmeal
- Scrambled eggs
- Soup
- Smoothies or shakes
- Mashed potatoes
Avoid vigorous exercise or drinking through straws for the first 72 hours after oral surgery. Drinking liquid using a straw could remove your blood clot, making you more susceptible to developing dry socket.
Reach Out To Learn More
At Painfree Dentistry, we're here for you throughout your entire tooth extraction in Parramatta. We also offer options for sedation dentistry to make the process as comfortable as possible. We invite you to contact our team to learn more.