Children's Sports and Dental Injuries

Children's Sports and Dental Injuries

Slay The Pain | 3 Actionable Guidelines To Speedily Recover From The Ache Of Tooth Extraction

by Lillian Dixon

If you're about to get your tooth extracted, you're probably worried about the perceived pain that comes along with it. While you may feel mild discomfort, well-planned tooth extraction procedures are not as painful as you think. Nevertheless, some actionable guidelines will help you speedily recover from any aches you feel after a tooth extraction procedure.

Follow Dental Aftercare Instructions Judiciously

Your dentist will likely offer a list of aftercare instructions to quicken your recovery, so make sure you follow them judiciously. For instance, you may have to stay away from food for a few hours after the procedure, or you may need to take some pain-numbing medication every couple of hours. You may also have to keep your head in an upward position all day to prevent any excessive bleeding trouble. A dental professional will often ask you to avoid taking any aspirin because it causes your blood to thin, which will result in more bleeding. If you have asthma or any other respiratory disease, let the professionals know because they will prescribe certain pain medications accordingly.

Be Wary Of Anything Hot For Consumption

Keep in mind that your mouth is likely to be sore after a tooth extraction procedure because of the anaesthesia effect, so be wary of anything hot for consumption like boiling noodles or soup during this time. You cannot feel any pain when you're under anaesthesia, so hot food could potentially scorch your mouth without your realisation. Instead, stick with cold foods like salads, fruits and cold soups until you get some sensation back in your mouth. You may also want to stay away from spicy foods for a little while because their piquant flavours could irritate the sensitive gum area around your extracted tooth.

Bite Down On Gauze In Bleeding Areas

You must remember that slight bleeding is natural, especially in the first few hours after a tooth extraction procedure. In this time, a blood clot should ideally form in your gum socket because this stops excessive bleeding and kick starts the recovery process. If you notice some bleeding, avoid rinsing because this could extricate the newly formed blood clot. Instead, bite down on gauze or cotton in bleeding areas because this puts pressure on your gum socket and reduces blood flow over time. Replace the gauze when it becomes filled with blood. The bleeding in your mouth should eventually stop.

There's no reason to assume that tooth extraction is overly painful. In fact, these guidelines will help you recover faster without much pain.


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Children's Sports and Dental Injuries

As a mum, I know how essential sport can be to children's development. Through team sports like soccer, kids learn persistence, sportsmanship and the value of supporting their team members. However, all that learning carries some risk as well, and a stray elbow or a ball to the face can result in oral injuries. I have been the mum rushing to the emergency room with a precious permanent tooth sitting in a cup of milk. Admittedly, at the time, I wasn't even sure if the cup of milk was the right solution. As a parent, you will face those situations, and I'm here to make sure you know what to do when they pop up. With this blog, let's explore children's dentistry and sports injuries together... I want you to have the info you need to stay cool, calm and collected, regardless of how many teeth are on the pitch.