Post–Tooth Extraction Instructions

Post–Tooth Extraction Instructions
Medically reviewed by: Dr. Ali Gibreel · June 2026

What to Expect After Surgery

– Pain at the extraction site is normal and usually relieved by painkillers.
– Swelling may appear on the second or third day — this is a natural response. It typically starts to reduce by day 3–4.
– A temporary fever (up to 38°C), bruising, or limited/painful mouth opening may occur.
– Temporary numbness or sensitivity in the face or extraction area is possible.
– Slight oozing from the wound may occur during the first 24 hours.

When to Contact Your Dentist

– Persistent or increasing pain.
– Bleeding that lasts more than 12 hours or becomes heavy — seek immediate care.
– Swelling that does not reduce within 5 days.
– Any doubts or concerns.

What to Avoid

– No food or drink for 2 hours after extraction.
– Do not touch, rinse, or clean the extraction site.
– Avoid mouthwashes, ointments, compresses, or similar.
– Avoid sauna, hot baths, or physical exertion for 3 days.
– Avoid alcohol, especially with medications.
– Quit or reduce smoking to fewer than 5 cigarettes per day.

What to Do

– Bite on the gauze pad for 15–20 minutes.
– Apply a cold compress on and off for the first 3 hours (5 min on, 5 min off).
– Eat soft, non-irritating, non-hot food for 3 days.
– Maintain oral hygiene. Consider changing your toothbrush. Do not use an irrigator near the wound.
– Take any prescribed medications exactly as directed.
– Follow-up continues until stitches are removed by your oral surgeon during the scheduled visit.

If Bleeding Does Not Stop

– Stay calm. Sit upright or rest with your head elevated.
– Do not spit — this can trigger more bleeding.
– Apply a cold compress and bite firmly on a dry tea bag or cotton pad. For bleeding on the palate, press with a finger. Wait 15 minutes.
– Measure your blood pressure.
– If bleeding continues, call emergency services.

تعليمات ما بعد خلع الأسنان

ما يمكن توقعه بعد الجراحة

– الشعور بالألم في منطقة الخلع أمر طبيعي، ويمكن تخفيفه بمسكنات الألم.
– قد يظهر التورم في اليوم الثاني أو الثالث بعد العملية، وهو استجابة طبيعية للجسم، ويبدأ في الانخفاض في نهاية اليوم الثالث أو بداية الرابع.
– قد ترتفع درجة الحرارة مؤقتاً حتى 38 درجة مئوية، أو تظهر كدمة (ورم دموي)، أو يصبح فتح الفم محدودًا أو مؤلمًا.
– قد يحدث تنميل مؤقت أو تغير في الإحساس في الوجه أو منطقة الخلع.
– قد تلاحظ خروج كمية بسيطة من الدم من الجرح خلال أول 24 ساعة.

متى يجب مراجعة الطبيب

– إذا استمر الألم لفترة طويلة أو ازداد.
– إذا استمرت أو ازدادت كمية الدم الخارجة من الجرح لأكثر من 12 ساعة — يجب التوجه فوراً للطبيب.
– إذا لم يبدأ التورم في الانخفاض خلال 5 أيام.
– إذا كانت لديك أي شكوك أو استفسارات.

ما يجب تجنبه

– عدم تناول الطعام أو الشراب خلال أول ساعتين بعد الخلع.
– عدم لمس أو محاولة تنظيف أو شطف موضع الخلع.
– عدم استخدام أي غسولات أو مراهم أو كمادات.
– تجنب الحمام الساخن، الساونا، أو أي مجهود بدني لمدة 3 أيام.
– الامتناع عن تناول المشروبات الكحولية، خاصة أثناء تناول الأدوية.
– الامتناع أو تقليل عدد السجائر (يفضل حتى 5 سجائر يومياً فقط).

ما يجب فعله

– العض على قطعة شاش لمدة 15–20 دقيقة.
– وضع كمادات باردة على منطقة الخلع خلال أول 3 ساعات (5 دقائق، ثم راحة 5 دقائق، وتكرار).
– تناول طعام طري وغير ساخن وغير مهيّج لمدة 3 أيام.
– الحفاظ على نظافة الفم، ويفضل تغيير فرشاة الأسنان. عدم استخدام جهاز ضخ الماء (irrigator) قرب الجرح.
– الالتزام بتناول الأدوية حسب وصف الطبيب.
– يستمر المتابعة حتى موعد إزالة الغرز، والتي يقوم بها طبيب جراحة الفم خلال زيارتك التالية.

إذا لم يتوقف النزيف

– ابقَ هادئاً. اجلس بوضع مستقيم أو ارفع رأسك أثناء الراحة.
– لا تبصق — هذا قد يزيد من النزيف.
– ضع كمادات باردة، وعض بقوة على كيس شاي جاف أو قطعة قطن. في حالة النزيف من الحنك، اضغط بإصبعك. انتظر 15 دقيقة.
– قِس ضغط الدم.
– إذا لم يتوقف النزيف، اتصل بالإسعاف.

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