After removal of multiple teeth.
Recovery guidance specific to multiple extractions — managing bleeding, swelling, pain, and the natural side-effects you can expect.
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Take it slow, heal well.
Bleeding management
Some bleeding is normal. Place a gauze pad on the bleeding area and bite firmly for 30 seconds at a time. Black tea (the tannic acid helps blood vessels contract) is a useful backup. Avoid hot water and exercise, and keep your head elevated. Don't remove emergency dentures unless bleeding becomes severe.
Swelling and ice
Apply ice packs externally near the surgical area for the first 36 hours, in 20-minute intervals during waking hours. After that, switch to warm, damp cloths to help prevent skin discolouration.
Pain management
- →Acetaminophen: 1–2 tablets every 6 hours, OR
- →Ibuprofen: 2–3 tablets (200mg each) up to four times daily — not exceeding 3,200mg per day for adults
- →Don't drive or operate machinery while taking prescription pain medication
- →Call us if pain persists beyond two days
Oral care and diet
- →Drink at least six glasses of liquid the first day
- →After 24 hours, rinse with salt water (1 tsp per cup) every 4 hours and after meals
- →Stick to soft foods initially, return to regular meals as healing allows
What's normal
- →Swelling peaking at 2–3 days
- →Possible eye discolouration
- →Sore throat
- →Dry lips
- →Slight fever for 24–48 hours
Concerns about your recovery?
Call us right away at 905-456-1400. We'd much rather hear from you and confirm everything is normal than have you wait it out.