What is the post operative care after Disimpaction or Extractions?
As it’s a surgical procedure, you can have postoperative swelling and difficulty in opening the mouth for a few days. There are a few post operative instructions that can however reduce the symptoms to a great extent:
- Do not spit for 24 hours: This helps in a stable clot formation and helps to prevent the dislodgement of the clot from the surgical site.
- Cold fermentation: Cold fermentation on the outside of the surgical site helps to reduce the inflammation around that area.
- Soft and cold diet for a few days.
- Avoid hard and hot food
- Do not put your hand on the surgical site.
- Avoid brushing around that area for 3-4 days.
- Take the medications that are prescribed. Report if the pain or bleeding does not subside after the extraction.