Tooth Extracted – What to Keep in Mind Now?
Eating, drinking, smoking, sport: the most important rules after a tooth extraction – and when you should get in touch.
After a tooth extraction, a blood clot forms in the wound – the most important building block for healing. Anything that disturbs this clot can delay healing. The most important rules follow from this.
After an extraction, bite on the gauze pad for about 30 minutes, only eat once the anaesthetic has worn off, and in the first few days avoid smoking, alcohol, vigorous rinsing, sucking and sport. Cool from the outside. If the pain increases after two to three days (suspected “dry socket”), please get in touch.
| What | Recommendation |
|---|---|
| Eating | once the anaesthetic has worn off; soft, lukewarm, on the other side |
| Drinking | water, lukewarm tea; no straw |
| Smoking | avoid for at least 2–3 days, preferably longer |
| Brushing teeth | yes, but leave out the wound |
| Sport/sauna | take a break for a few days |
| Cooling | from the outside with a cold, damp cloth, with breaks |
When to see the dentist?
- bleeding that does not stop despite biting down for 30 minutes
- pain that clearly increases again after day 2–3
- fever, severe swelling, difficulty swallowing
Book your appointment at the Zahnarztpraxis St. Peter – via online booking or by phone on 0911 554181. You will find us at Hainstraße 25, 90461 Nürnberg (tram 6/10 to Scharrerstraße, patient parking via Scharrerstraße).
Frequently asked questions
When can an implant go into the gap?
Depending on the situation, immediately, after a few weeks or after a few months. If an implant is planned, socket preservation can preserve the bone.
Is coffee allowed?
Better not hot on the first day – lukewarm and in moderation is usually no problem.
This article is a translation of our German guide and does not replace a personal examination and consultation. If you have symptoms, please see a dentist – for example at the Zahnarztpraxis St. Peter in Nuremberg.
