Post-Treatment & After-Care Information

Dental Referral Service

Immediately After Your Extraction

• The local anaesthetic will usually wear off within 2–6 hours.

• Avoid hot food and drinks during this time to prevent burning your mouth.

• Take care not to bite your lip, cheek or tongue while numb.

• Do not rinse, spit forcefully or touch the area for 24 hours.

• Avoid disturbing the blood clot in the socket — this is essential for proper healing.

Eating & Drinking

• Stick to soft foods for the first few days (such as pasta, mashed potato, soup, yoghurt or scrambled eggs).

• Avoid very hot, spicy or hard foods.

• Drink plenty of fluids, but avoid using a straw for 24 hours.

Cleaning Your Teeth

• After 24 hours, you can clean your teeth as normal, taking care to avoid the extraction site.

• From 24 hours onwards, start gentle warm saltwater rinses:

  • Dissolve two teaspoons of salt in a large cup of warm (not hot) water.

  • Rinse gently at least 4 times a day, especially after meals.

  • Continue for up to one week or until the socket has healed.

Managing Pain & Swelling

• Some discomfort and swelling are normal and may increase over the first 48–72 hours before settling.

• Take pain relief as recommended by your dentist.

• Avoid painkillers containing aspirin, as this can increase bleeding.

• Do not exceed the recommended dose.

• If antibiotics were prescribed, complete the full course.

 

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Important Advice

• Do not smoke for at least 48 hours, as this can delay healing and increase the risk of complications.

• Avoid strenuous exercise for 24 hours.

• If you have dissolvable stitches, they may take a few weeks to disappear.

If Bleeding Occurs

A small amount of blood in your saliva is normal for a few days.

If you experience heavier bleeding:

1. Gently rinse your mouth once.

2. Place clean gauze (or a clean cotton handkerchief) over the area.

3. Bite down firmly for 30 minutes.

4. Repeat once if necessary.

If bleeding continues after one hour of firm pressure, please contact us immediately.

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When to Contact Us

Please get in touch with Dental Spa Solutions if you experience:

Severe or worsening pain after several days

Increasing facial swelling

Persistent bleeding

Signs of infection (fever, unpleasant taste, pus)

During opening hours:
📞 01926 311698
✉️ info@dentalspasolutions.co.uk

Outside of hours (urgent advice):
Please call NHS 111 or attend your nearest Accident & Emergency department if you are experiencing severe symptoms.

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