5 things to do after your tooth is extracted

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Published 2022-04-14

So you had to get a tooth extraction. You got some instructions but you probably already forgot them. Now what?

Here are five important steps to take after your extraction to get back to feeling 100% ASAP.

1-Make sure you change the gauze you were given to bite down. You can change it once it becomes soaked.

2-Ice the area 20 minutes on, 20 minutes off.

3-Take pain medication as prescribed.

4-Don’t spit, rinse, drink through a straw, chew tobacco or smoke for at least the first 24 hours and up to 3 days after your extraction.

5-Relax! Take it easy and get some rest.

All Comments (21)

@waid07 1 year ago

I really wish my parents didn't just let me eat so much candy when I was younger all the rotten teeth I've been through and the pain and the fillings , it's horrible, take care of your teeth guys
@allenballen7 6 months ago

Thanks so much. Soon as i stepped outside the dental office I already forgot what my dentist told me LOL!
@boonedog1457 1 year ago

Well done! You are a genuine pleasant person. You also have a humorous side to you, which is fun. Keep being who you are! The world needs more people like you. 😊
@Foreverinlove769 1 year ago

Good information thank you for posting this video it was very helpful to me
@techwithhelen 7 months ago

Just got a tooth extracted few hours ago after a tooth canal therapy couldnt help. I was skeptical initially doing this, but to have my peace I opted for extraction. I felt no single pain at all during the process because it was numbed. Let no one scare you. The process lasted for just 20 mins and when the dentist told me she was done...i was like "wow" 😮 really?....easier than I imaged.
@xParrish 6 months ago

Thank you! This was very informative
@MrBraind3ad 5 months ago

well thanks Gina. your pretty smile and helpful friendly advice almost make up for my tooth being extracted.
@margoaway 3 months ago

okay, ngl, you are a godsend. just got the largest, deepest-rooted molar extracted yesterday and was definitely having a rough go about it. i really appreciate how well you explained things, and in Layman's terms too, all without making me feel like a dumbass for not knowing this stuff already. thank you so much!! :)
@lavettesims1805 3 months ago

Thank you so much! ❤❤❤ The surgeon that I was referred to just did my extraction DID NOT SAY ANYTHING ABOUT THE AFTERCARE!!!! He just said I’m done!! 🤷🏻‍♀️🤷🏻‍♀️🤷🏻‍♀️
@nicholelesassier1799 1 year ago

Great video! Thank you
@tiffanysmith986 3 months ago

Thank you because it definitely went In one ear and Out the other😂
@lisabeckstrom9594 1 month ago

Great video. I just had a tooth extraction a few days ago. I found this video very helpful!! Now I need more ice cream. 😂😊💕
@peopleseditz 10 months ago

I’m on day 2 of getting my tooth extracted. The process SUPER EASY DIDN’T HURT buttt. These last 2 days I’ve been kinda exhausted and my face has hurt I’ve took tons of advil . I can’t wait to be done it. I didn’t realize how much I miss straws
@news3tvchannel907 11 months ago

Very beautiful saying.
@kenhart5986 1 month ago

Well done!
@WildaConnell 11 months ago

Thank You!
@windridermaui 1 year ago

Thank you for sharing :)
@YPUAN 7 months ago

Thank you
@Elizabethofthenaturalhaired 10 months ago

Thank you for these tips!❤
@allisondarcy 2 months ago

Getting a tooth extracted tomorrow, and these post-op tips are a lifesaver 🤩! Gina's advice lines up perfectly with what I found on Kriss ai, which makes me much more confident about taking care of myself afterwards. Thanks for putting this together 💓!