Cosmetic Dentistry Weblog

After tooth extraction, bleeding may occur. Some small gestures of everyday life that can support them, it’s good to know them. Among the causes of bleeding, there is food intake too hot which causes vasodilation of the vessels. To avoid so.

Excessive hygiene and mouthwash too frequent, and too vigorous brushing can also cause bleeding. Do not make mouthwash for 24 h after surgery and prefer a soft toothbrush.

Finally, do not vacuum the wound and do not spit, it also promotes bleeding.

What to do in case of bleeding?

Imagine a leaky garden hose. To plug the leak you must press the damaged area and maintain pressure. In case of bleeding after tooth extraction is the same. First, identify clear where the bleeding comes if you have been removed several teeth. Next, roll and place a compress (and certainly not cotton) on the area in question and tighten the teeth for at least 10 minutes for compression. You hurt? This is a sign that you do the right thing at the right place. On the contrary if bleeding persists, is that you pack the wrong place or not strong enough. If the bleeding does not stop despite your best efforts, contact a doctor quickly.

Food: warm, cold, soft

“The more boring, it is the meal! That cold and liquid soup, mashed potatoes, yogurt, vanilla ice cream … I who loves food, it was not easy,” Laury said. Yep, once found throughout the oral sensitivity (ie once the anesthetic is no longer effective), it is limited for two days. On the menu: warm and cold (especially not the hot retards healing, hurts and promotes bleeding) and especially soft to avoid chewing! If necessary, you obviously chew on the side opposite the tooth extraction.

Tobacco and alcohol are also to be avoided to facilitate healing.
Finally, do not stay in bed, head down. Instead, sit comfortably, head over to the bust enhanced with a good cushion. The sitting position is preferable because it reduces the bleeding potential.