Oral surgery can be a daunting experience, but proper post-operative care is essential for a successful recovery. Keeping your mouth clean after oral surgery is key to promoting healing and reducing the risk of infection. Starting your normal toothbrushing routine the day after your procedure is recommended, and salt water rinses should begin the day after that. Salt water rinses are an effective way to clean and heal the area around the extraction site.
To make a salt water rinse, mix one teaspoon of salt into a glass of warm water and gently swish it around the cavity twice a day. This should be done for at least one week or as long as your dentist recommends. It's important to note that you should not rinse on the same day of surgery, as this may prolong bleeding. Additionally, if you received anesthesia during the procedure, you should remain under the supervision of a responsible adult for the rest of the day.
Finally, no activity that increases your heart rate should be done for the first five days after surgery.