A lot of people are now discovering different ways to treat their different Wichita dental dilemmas, from a simple teeth staining to very exasperating tooth decay.  Thanks to dentistry and the arrival of its products such as veneers, crowns and bridges, anyone can afford to flash a smile with seemingly perfect teeth. In some cases however, dental restoration is not always a hundred percent guaranteed. And in such cases, dental extraction can be the final option.

Dental extraction or tooth extraction is simply the removal of the tooth from your mouth. Extraction will usually need only a single visit with your Wichita dentist and is usually done in a matter of minutes. Some of the guidelines that clients must remember following a tooth extraction are listed below.

No mouth gargles

Rinsing your mouth twenty-four hours following an extraction may cause the blood clot to dislodge and so may cause bleeding. So any gargling or swishing of liquid inside the mouth must be done beyond twenty-four hours following the extraction.

No smoking

Nicotine in cigarettes are potent vasoconstrictors, which means they cause your blood vessels to constrict, leading to decreased blood flow and oxygen to tissues, and this may result in poor healing. If you are a smoker, your dentist will usually tell you to avoid smoking up to two weeks.

Soft food

Only soft food and drinks are to be taken, and as much as possible, food must be kept away from the extraction hole as possible.

Salt water gargle a day following extraction

Twenty-four hours or a day following the tooth extraction, salt water gargles may be done for at least the next five days.  Be cautious in rinsing your mouth gently with salt water and give the salt water a little time to be soaking the tooth extraction point.  Always do this after a meal so as to keep the extraction wound clean and the area sterile from germs.  Using the salt rinse every night before bed works as well.