Swelling and pain can be present during three days after extraction. The pain is usually pressing and blunt, and can be suppressed with analgesics (drugs against pain); the pain should not be sharp and shooting. The swelling and sensitivity should begin to disappear three days after the tooth extraction.
Do not rinse your mouth to avoid the removal of
the blood clot from the bed. One day after the extraction, it is permitted to rinse your mouth lightly with herbal infusions (chamomile, sage, agrimony) or with disinfection solutions available in pharmacies (Listerine, Corsodyl, Tantum Verde, Stopangin).
Chew the food on the opposite side of the mouth to prevent food penetration in the wound.
Do not eat and do not drink anything hot. The food should be creamy, cold and non-irritant (avoid small particles, such as poppy seeds).
Ten minutes after extraction, throw away the swab that you bit. If the bleeding does not stop or appears again, bite an ironed handkerchief for 20 minutes. If the bleeding does not stop anyway, contact the dental emergency service. Several days after the extraction you may experience pink saliva. You should avoid spitting blood or blood clots.
The area of the wound can be chilled from the outside using a cloth, but only to such extent as comfortable. Longer-term chilling may, paradoxically, cause pain due to poor blood supply to the tissues. Chill in 10–15-minute intervals until the swelling begins to retreat.
It is recommended to sleep with a head support, preferably in the semi-seated position. Avoid heavy physical activity and sports, do not lean forward and do not lift heavy objects.
