Here are a few tips to help minimize your discomfort and speed recovery time after a tooth extraction. Take a read and stay tuned for more!
Here are a few tips to help minimize your discomfort and speed recovery:
- You can put ice packs on your face to reduce swelling. Alternate 20 minute on and 20 minutes off.
- Eat soft and cool foods for a few days.
- Starting 24 hours after surgery, swish with warm salt water. Use one-half teaspoon of salt in a cup of water.
- You avoid smoking, drinking alcohol, consuming dairy products and the use of a straw after surgery.
Athina Tsiorva