Caring for yourself after tooth extraction will ensure a comfortable and smooth recovery.
Stick to eating soft foods for the first couple of days after your surgery. Cold foods are fine but avoid extremely hot or spicy foods that could bother your extraction site. Here are some suggestions:
- Smoothies or ice cream shakes
- Oatmeal
- Scrambled eggs
- Soup
- Yogurt
- Mashed potatoes
As the extraction site begins to heal, you can gradually return to your regular diet.
Other Post-Op Recommendations
Plan to rest and relax for the remainder of the day following your oral surgery. The area is expected to bleed lightly for the first few days, but if bleeding becomes excessive, contact your El Dorado Hills dentist in 95762 right away.
Avoiding exercise or vigorous activity for at least 72 hours after tooth extraction is also a good idea.
Also, avoid smoking cigarettes or drinking through a straw during this period. The motion of sucking could dislodge the blood clot on your extraction site, leaving you susceptible to developing a painful condition known as dry socket.
We're here to support you during a tooth extraction and recovery. Contact us at (530) 444-4944 if you have questions about El Dorado Hills dental extractions.