After Your Tooth Extraction: Healing Tips That Actually Help — From Toothique

A tooth extraction, even when it’s a painless tooth extraction like we usually do at Toothique, still needs a bit of careful aftercare. The procedure goes smoothly, but the healing depends a lot on what you do once you reach home. A few small steps can save you from swelling, pain, or any unwanted issues.

We always give you instructions right after the procedure, but here’s a simple breakdown you can follow without overthinking.

Right After the Extraction

Preventive dental care is the foundation of maintaining a healthy smile and avoiding costly treatments down the line. By practicing good oral hygiene and attending regular dental visits, you can prevent cavities, gum disease, and other common dental issues before they become serious. Prevention is always more effective and less expensive than treatment.

Gause Pressure

Your dentist will place a gauze pad — just keep biting on it gently for half an hour or so. It helps the bleeding slow down and lets a proper blood clot settle. Change it only if we ask you to.

Take the day off

Don’t rush into work, gym, or anything intense. Give your body a quiet day. Even the next 24–48 hours should be slow and easy.

What to Eat After Tooth Extraction

For the first day or two, soft food is the safest choice. Nothing too hot, nothing that needs strong chewing.

Some easy options:

• mashed potatoes

• yogurt

• applesauce

• lukewarm soup

• scrambled eggs

• pudding

• smoothies (no straws)

As things start feeling normal again, you can slowly go back to solid food — just chew on the opposite side at first.

Things to Avoid After Tooth Extraction

These are important, because they help protect the blood clot:

• smoking or vaping (biggest reason for dry socket)

• straws

• spitting hard or rinsing forcefully

• very hot drinks

• crunchy or sticky snacks

• alcohol for at least a day or two

How to Reduce Pain After Tooth Extraction

Medicines

Take whatever is prescribed on time. Don’t wait for the numbness to fade completely staying ahead of the pain helps more.

Ice pack

A cold compress on the cheek for 15 minutes at a time really keeps swelling down.

Saltwater rinse (after 24 hours)

Just warm water + a little salt, used gently. Helps clean the area without disturbing healing.

If You Had a Tooth Extraction for Braces

If your removal was a tooth extraction for braces, follow your orthodontist’s routine along with the general aftercare. Braces need a little extra cleaning, but it’s manageable.

When to Call Us

If your pain suddenly increases, or bleeding doesn’t slow, or you feel feverish — reach out quickly. We’re always around to help, and it’s better to ask than wait.

Toothique is here to make sure your healing stays smooth and stress-free from start to finish.