Download FREE Practo app
Get ₹200 HealthCash
Healing after extraction of molar
Tooth I got my molar extracted . Please tell what should I follow to get fast healing and to avoid any issue apart from my dentist prescription.
Answers (6)
Get your queries answered instantly with Care AI FREE
20000+ health queries resolved in last month
Do warm saline rinses.
Avoid hard and sticky food stuffs.
Answered
Flag this answer
Let others know if this answer was helpful
Was this answer helpful?
YES
NO
Didn't find the answer you are looking for?
Talk to experienced dentist online and get your health questions answered in just 5 minutes.
+135
Hello sir.
1. Don't brush from that side.
2. Gargle twice or thrice a day with warm water and salt.
3. Avoid hard food, spicy , hot food for at least 3-4days.
4. Maintain oral hygiene. Food should not get stuck in that extraction area.
Answered
Flag this answer
Let others know if this answer was helpful
Was this answer helpful?
YES
NO
Hello
After 48 hours of extraction start warm water and salt rinse it will help a lot
Answered
Flag this answer
Let others know if this answer was helpful
Was this answer helpful?
YES
NO
Dr. Sayali Jain
Operative Dentist
12 yrs exp
Pune
All we can do is, to maintain good oral hygiene around the extraction site. This will lead to healthy recovery, fast recovery may be expected.
Warm salt water gargles can help after 24 hours of extraction.
Answered
Flag this answer
Let others know if this answer was helpful
Was this answer helpful?
YES
NO
Dr. Babita Sangwan
Dental Surgeon
22 yrs exp
Gurgaon
Avoid spicy and hot food for 24 hrs, then start gentle warm salt rinses thereafter, avoid wide mouth opening for coming 5-6 days, maintain good hygiene in that area.
Next Steps
Do go to your dentist for followup visit after a week
Answered
Flag this answer
Let others know if this answer was helpful
Was this answer helpful?
YES
NO
Dr. Aarthi Shankar
Dentist
18 yrs exp
Bangalore
Hi sir ,
Firstly don't gargle or spit for 24 hrs,have soft ,non spicy diet for atleast 3 days .Brush normally from tomorrow as food lodgement will delay healing and u also can do warm salt rinse gently from tmrw .
Next Steps
Follow the instructions correctly
Health Tips
Avoid forcible rinsing or gargling as it dislodges the blood clot from extraction site.
Answered
Flag this answer
Let others know if this answer was helpful
Was this answer helpful?
YES
NO
Articles you may like
Disclaimer : The content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding your medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have read on this website.
The question asked on this page is a free question. You can ask a free health question by downloading the Practo app.
Articles you may like
Tell us what's troubling you
Tell us what's troubling you
Disclaimer : The content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding your medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have read on this website.