From tomorrow morning - for up to one week - rinse your mouth gently, at least four times a day, with warm salty water. The best times would be after meals and before bed. Half a teaspoon of salt in a glass of warm water is sufficient
If you experience any bleeding use a bite pack – you will have been given a pack. Bite hard on it for twenty minutes. You may need to use more than one at a time
You may eat and drink normally after 3 hours but take care not to disturb the clot, which will have formed in the tooth socket
Take care not to drink hot fluids or bite your lip/tongue while numb
Take it easy for the remainder of the day. Avoid strenuous exercise
Brush your teeth normally but take extra care in the area where your tooth was extracted
Take painkillers if you need them. Some swelling or discomfort is entirely normal for two to three days
If you have any concerns, please do not hesitate to call us.
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Oral Health Foundation is an independent charity dedicated to improving the oral health of the public by providing free and impartial dental advice.
Contact Us If you need advice on any matters please call us on 01932-220111 and our friendly staff will be pleased to help.
Testimonials
Thank you so much for all your care and attention to my family and I. It really is most appreciated
- Mrs W
Thank you to you and your colleague for your kindness and patience with Imogen and her ‘stubborn tooth’ extraction ... you both couldn’t have been kinder or more patient, with us all
- Imogen’s Mum
... the relief of having the pain managed by such a great team made it so much easier
- Mrs B
Thanks to you (and your lovely staff) for all the wonderful support and service you give us. We sing your praises to all our friends. The professional, caring and rapid way you try to help is sadly rare. We are very, very lucky
- Mrs Y
I cannot thank you enough ...
- Mrs H
Thank you for my lovely two front teeth!
- Ms J
Just to say a very big thank you for your kindness to me this morning.
- Ms C
Thank you for showing such interest in the toothbrush that my daughter insisted on bringing into the surgery today! It is taking the time over such simple things that can really make a difference. I am so glad that she is growing up with none of the fears I had about visiting the dentist!
- J’s Mum
Karen is an excellent dentist and a great people person... I can’t fault her gentle and speedy approach to fillings!” Patient Survey response
- Patient Survey response (Anonymous)
As a patient I feel very relaxed and not at all nervous. Treatment and costs are explained fully and nothing is forced upon you. Best dental practice I have ever been to!
- Patient Survey response (Anonymous)
… very lucky to have found him!
- Mrs C
He took his time to explain all my options … together we made a decision and the results are above and beyond my expectations. My smile is back to stay.
- Anonymous
Very friendly and professional
- Anonymous
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