How Do You Clean A Pulled Tooth

Youll likely have a follow-up.

How do you clean a pulled tooth. FYI As a test for numbness a dentist will usually begin the extraction procedure by taking a semi-sharp dental instrument often an elevator see below and pressing it on the gum tissue immediately surrounding your tooth. And dont use any toothpaste. This clot covers exposed bone.

If you do notice bleeding do not rinse out but apply pressure to the socket. Put on a pair of rubber latex gloves as a precaution. Rinse the tooth in warm water to remove any blood or lingering gum matter.

Keep your tooth extraction site clean and healthy after getting your tooth pulled. For example surgical or wisdom tooth extraction. This one is.

Now that the socket is beginning to heal you need to be extra vigilant when keeping your mouth and teeth clean. Your dentist will ask you to bite a piece of clean cotton in between the upper and the lower teeth. For routine cases stopping a tooth short of either end of your extraction site typically makes a good plan.

You may feel great but dont exercise or do too much activity for at least 24 hours. For most people the pain tends to decrease after the third day. This is really important as the pressure given will maintain sufficient pressure to promote bleeding and promote blood clot on the wounded socket.

Put the cotton stay and never rub or. When resting keep your head in a slightly upright position on the pillow. After the procedure your dentist will give you a piece of gauze to bite on near.