Tooth Extraction / Surgery
Post-Operative Care Instructions After Surgical removal of impacted or Embeded tooth 1. What to Expect After Surgery After surgical removal of an impacted tooth, it is common to experience pain, swelling, or facial bruising within the first 24–48 hours. Minor bleeding may also occur. If bleeding persists, bite down firmly on a gauze pad to help control it. Some patients may have difficulty opening their mouth or may experience temporary numbness in the lips or chin, depending on the depth and position of the impacted tooth. 2. How to Take Care of Yourself After Surgery Bite down on a gauze pad over the surgical site for about 1 hour. If bleeding continues, replace with a fresh pad. Avoid forceful rinsing or using straws during the first 24 hours. Suction pressure from a straw can dislodge the blood clot and lead to dry socket. Apply a cold compress to the cheek area during the first 24–48 hours to reduce swelling. Switch to a warm compress starting on day 3. Begin gentle saline rinses from day 2 onward, especially after meals and before bedtime. Eat soft foods and avoid hot, spicy, chewy, or hard foods for 3–5 days. Take all prescribed medications, especially antibiotics, exactly as instructed. Return to the clinic for follow-up and suture removal within 5–10 days if non-dissolvable stitches were used. 3. What to Avoid After Surgery Do not rinse your mouth forcefully or spit during the first 24 hours. Avoid using straws or engaging in any sucking action that may dislodge the blood clot. Refrain from smoking or consuming alcohol for at least 72 hours, as these can delay healing. Avoid hot, spicy, or hard foods that may irritate the site. Avoid using straws to drink fluids, as suction can disrupt the healing site. Do not touch the extraction area with your fingers or tongue. Avoid blowing your nose forcefully or sneezing with your mouth closed, especially if the extracted tooth was near the sinus area. 4. When to Contact the Clinic Please contact Kitcha Dental Clinic immediately if you notice any of the following: Continuous bleeding for more than 2 hours that does not stop with pressure Severe pain that intensifies after 2–3 days (a potential sign of dry socket) Signs of infection such as fever, chills, swelling that worsens, or foul odor or taste Pus discharge from the site Difficulty breathing or swallowing Sensation of retained root fragments or loose bone near the wound 5. How to Reach Us For any concerns after your dental implant or bone graft procedure, please contact Kitcha Dental Clinic. Our staff will assess the urgency and assist with scheduling a follow-up. Contact Kitcha Dental Clinic: Phone (Thailand): 053-200201 or 091-797-7888 Website: https://www.kitchadentalclinic.com/contact-us/ LINE: nav.cx/5PmNyFR WhatsApp: https://wa.me/66917977888 Facebook Messenger: https://m.me/kitchaclinic Our team is committed to ensuring your comfort and success from surgery through recovery.