Tooth extraction is performed to remove unsalvageable tooth, retained baby tooth, erupted or impacted wisdom tooth.

Healing and Recovery

After any type of tooth extraction, be sure to follow your dental professional’s instructions for oral care, including the following tips

Eat Soft Foods: Stick primarily to liquids until any anesthesia wears off, and then limit your diet to soft foods for the first few days after a tooth extraction. Take care of your teeth: Don’t brush the teeth immediately next to the area of tooth extraction on the first day after the procedure, but do brush the rest of your teeth. Two days after a tooth extraction, get back to a good oral care routine.

When should you call your Dentist?

Call your dentist or oral surgeon if you experience any of the following signs or symptoms, which could indicate an infection, nerve damage or other serious complication:

• Difficulty swallowing or breathing
• Excessive bleeding
• Fever
• Severe pain not relieved by prescribed pain medications
• Swelling that worsens after two or three days
• A bad taste in your mouth not removed with saltwater rinsing
• Pus in or oozing from the socket
• Persistent numbness or loss of feeling
• Blood or pus in nasal discharge