How should I be rinsing after wisdom tooth removal?!
Question: I had my wisdom tooth out 2 days ago and I started rinsing yesterday but I don't feel like I'm doing it correctly. I don't want to be too vigorous but is there a certain way I should be doing this? Thanks in advance!
Answers: I had my wisdom tooth out 2 days ago and I started rinsing yesterday but I don't feel like I'm doing it correctly. I don't want to be too vigorous but is there a certain way I should be doing this? Thanks in advance!
Since you just got them out, you are right when you say that you need to be gentle with them. I don't know if you had yours pulled or extracted, but it doesn't make a huge difference (only that you have to be more careful to avoid "sucking" motions with pulled teeth versus extracted ones).
Fill your mouth with water like you are going to swish after brushing your teeth, but DON'T SWISH. You have to be careful to not alter the pressure inside of your mouth (which vigorous swishing, sucking, spitting, etc. does) because if you do, you can potentially pull the stitches, or worse, suck out the blood clot which could cause a dry socket (which are very painful).
With the water in your mouth, gently turn your head from side to side, letting the motion of your head 'swish' the water, rather than doing it with your mouth. Lean over the sink and let the water dribble out of your mouth, rather than spitting. Repeat as many times as you feel like you need to.
Good luck! I had mine out a few months ago and it wasn't bad, the third day is the worst because the swelling peaks but after that it very rapidly gets better.
I used a hydrogen peroxide 50/50 mix w/H2O, gargle very lightly then use salt water 50/50 w/H20,gargle lightly. Don't use any commercial mouth wash for at least a week. The mucosa in your mouth needs time to come together and heal. You don't want to get this area infected. Don't chew foods on this side either, it will hurt like hell and start to bleed...if so, then use 2x2 gauze and bit down on it until bleeding stops. It will heal in a week or so by itself. Good luck! :O)
Use salt water.
use salt water about twice a day and you will have no problems, i have tried and it kills any bacteria and heals your gum.its the best ever,
Gently rinse 3-4 times a day with warm salt water. (1 teaspoon of salt in a glass of water). Rinse after every meal and snack. Do not spit forcefully because you can dislodge the newly formed blood clot. The blood clot over the extraction area is VERY important in healing. A blood clot will form over the extraction site, protecting the socket from air and debris. If the blood clot becomes dislodged or never forms, a dry socket occur. A dry socket is when the bone and fine nerve endings are not protected and exposed to air, food, and liquids. Dry socket delays the healing process and can be VERY painful.
For the first 3-4 days after surgery, brush your teeth gently near the extraction site. Be careful not to brush too hard because you may dislodge the blood clot. You can gently wipe the area clean with a wet sterile gauze pad.