After oral surgery, it is important to take care of yourself and get plenty of rest while your mouth is healing. Eating the right foods is also essential to ensure you don't irritate the extraction site.
Sticking to soft foods consumed at room temperature is ideal for healing after tooth extraction in Scarborough. Here are some ideas:
- Applesauce
- Oatmeal
- Ice cream or smoothies
- Yogurt
- Scrambled eggs
- Soup
Avoid spicy foods for the first 72 hours after surgery, as the spices could irritate your extraction site.
Additional Tips for a Smooth Recovery
Some other things to remember after tooth extraction are that you should avoid exercise or vigorous
activity for the first 72 hours after surgery, as well as smoking cigarettes or drinking through a straw.
The act of sucking through a straw could dislodge your blood clot, which can result in developing a painful condition called dry socket that prolongs the healing process.
It's normal for light bleeding to occur for the first couple of days after surgery, but if it's excessive, please get in touch with your dentist in Scarborough right away.
We Invite You To Reach Out
Your team at Dentistry at Alton Towers is here to support you before, during, and after your tooth extraction. Please contact us at (416) 366-8188 if you have questions or concerns about your recovery.