The Chandler dentists at Shumway Dental Care will make sure you have a healthy mouth and a beautiful smile. Whether you need cosmetic dentistry, bridges or crowns, or just a checkup, their staff will make sure your visit is comfortable. Visit https://www.mychandlerdentists.com/ 3150 S Gilbert Road #1 Chandler, AZ 85286 480-659-7800 shumwaydentalcareinfo@gmail.com

1. Post Tooth Extraction
CARE CHECKLIST

2. Tooth extractions are one
of the procedures that
patients tend to ask questions
about the most.

3. Having wisdom teeth pulled
is often one of the first
major dental treatments
that older teens and young
adults experience.

4. A tooth extraction might also
be part of your first phase
of treatment before getting
dental implants.
While this procedure might
not be pleasant, there
are ways to make
it more comfortable.

5. We’ll do our part to provide
you with gentle dental care
that reduces pain and anxiety.
You can also use this
checklist to feel more in
control over your recovery.

6. #1 Clear Your Schedule

7. Speaking of relaxing, most people need to take
the rest of the day off work or from school.

8. If you have small children at home, then you might
also want to appoint someone to look after them.

9. You will still be able to get small things done around
the house, but it is better to rest and let your body heal.

10. #2 Keep the Bleeding
Under Control

11. Tooth removal does cause
trauma to your gums.
Bleeding at the extraction site
is normal for the first day.

12. You’ll leave the office with
instructions to bite down
on gauze for the first
several hours.
You can replace the gauze
as it becomes saturated, but
you’ll need to keep it in place.

13. #3 Enjoy Your Favorite
Soft Foods

14. A soft food diet includes more
options than just applesauce.
You can enjoy a savory soup
provided that it is not too hot.

15. Scrambled eggs, mashed
potatoes and smoothies are
a few more ideas that can
keep you nourished until you
can gradually transition
to your normal diet.

16. #4 Remember to Take
Your Medication

17. Your dentist might
prescribe painkillers.
If we do, then it is important
to take them as directed.

18. Certain types help to relieve
inflammation, and this can
improve the healing process.
Depending upon the reason
for your extraction,
you might also be directed
to take antibiotics.

19. Remembering to take the
medicine helps to prevent
an infection.
Setting an alarm
is an effective way to make
sure that you don’t miss
a dose.

20. Many patients only need
to use over-the-counter
pain relievers.
If this is the case, taking
medicine before the pain
gets out of control gives you
a better chance of avoiding
severe discomfort.

21. #5 Prevent Dry Socket

22. After a tooth is removed,
a blood clot forms in its place.
This clot helps to protect the
underlying bone and nerves
while the extraction site heals.

23. Dry socket is a painful
condition that occurs
if the clot gets dislodged
or breaks down.
Activities that create suction
in your mouth can pull
the clot out.

24. Avoiding drinking through
straws and smoking helps
to keep the clot in its place.
It is also best to avoid food
or drinks that are extremely
hot since they could dissolve
the clot.

25. We’ll give you instructions
on when and how to brush
your teeth after the extraction.
Making sure to avoid vigorous
rinsing and spitting is another
way to prevent developing
dry socket.

26. Saving a tooth is always our
preferred treatment.
If a tooth cannot be preserved,
then an extraction sets you up
for better oral health.

27. Your recovery begins before
you leave our office.
Make sure to ask questions
to confirm that you know what
to do when you get home.

28. If a concern arises at any
point during the recovery
period, just give us a call.
We can check to make sure
that you are comfortable and
healing properly.

29. If you are seeking
professional dental advice,
it's time to call
Shumway Dental Care.

30. Our Chandler dentists will
ask you questions, examine
you, and determine exactly
what needs to be done to get
you back to normal.

31. 3150 S Gilbert Road #1
Chandler, AZ 85286
480-659-7800
shumwaydentalcareinfo@gmail.com
www.mychandlerdentists.com