Natural tips to recover from the extraction of wisdom teeth
Although the wisdom tooth extraction (also known as the extraction of wisdom teeth) is one of the most common and common procedures in dental clinics and maxillofacial surgeons, it is true that it is not free of risks, while it can cause some complications and discomfort during the first days.
The cordales are the third molar, which tend to appear between the ages of 16 and 25, hence the name of wisdom teeth, because it is the age in which -it is supposed- the person has a more developed own judgment.
Although it is also possible that the wisdom teeth have not developed (agenesis), that they do it partially or they are retained (or included). Since they can cause problems in the other teeth when they develop, because they push them or because they come out partially or crooked, they can cause dental crowding. While when they are retained or included, they can be a potential cause of cysts and other related problems.
In addition to recommending to follow the different medical advice that the specialist has indicated, and to take the prescribed medicines (mainly antibiotics to avoid infections and anti-inflammatories to reduce pain and inflammation), we can also perform at home some Useful natural care for after extraction.
Natural remedies to recover better after extraction of wisdom teeth
Sterile gauze to reduce bleeding
Use a sterile gauze and apply it in the area, keeping it bite with your mouth closed will help reduce bleeding. It is recommended to do it always with the mouth closed, from 15 to 30 minutes and repeating the action until the wound stops bleeding.
Compresses or ice cloths to reduce inflammation
During the first two hours, using cold packs or ice pads will help reduce inflammation and pain.
You should avoid doing it directly on the skin since you could burn it, and use a napkin or towel to wrap the ice or the ice pack.
It is recommended to apply it for 5 minutes, then rest 15 minutes, and do it successively for 2 hours.
Soft and simple exercises
It is normal that during the first days, in addition to the jaw may be sore, you may have trouble opening your mouth.
To help you in your recovery, you can close and open your mouth with great care and little by little. This will help you restore normal movement and function of the jaw.
Gentle rinses with water and salt
During the first 2 days you should take special care with vigorous rinses. Water and salt can help reduce the risk of infection and healing; Of course, always doing it with gentle rinses and with great care.
And how to relieve pain after extraction?
There is nothing more annoying and painful, if I am allowed redundancy, than the pain after the extraction of a tooth, especially after the effect of the analgesics has disappeared. In addition to the tips indicated above, we also propose some simple tricks that will be of great help:
- Make rinses with infusions made with sage and chamomile.
- The essence of geranium can be useful in cases of severe pain. In case the pain is in the hollow of the tooth, moisten a cotton ball with this essence.
- A piece of raw onion pressed little by little with the tooth that bothers us can be useful, so that it releases its juice.
- Avoid very cold or very hot foods.
