Oral Surgery Care | Tooth Extraction Surgery Bowie, MD
One of the most common questions we get from our patients is how to take care of their mouths after any type of Oral Surgery ; primarily extractions. While the mouth can be a bit sore after procedures such as prepping for a crown, fillings, etc. (swishing with warm salt water will help soothe the gums), we run into the most problems when it comes to extractions. The following tips will help heal the gums as fast as possible and make for an experience involving as little pain and discomfort as possible! 1. Starting the day AFTER the extraction, swish 3 to 4 times a day with warm salt water (about a teaspoon of salt to 8 ounces of water). After swishing for about 30 seconds, stand over the sink and let the salt water mixture “drool out”, do not forcefully spit it out! 2. DO NOT drink through a straw for at least 72 hours. 3. If you are a smoker, hold off for as long as possible. We recommend at the VERY LEAST 72 hours, however the longer the better. If you smoke