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What Measures Needs To Be Taken After The Removal Of Wisdom Tooth?

Yesterday, I had my left upper wisdom tooth taken out. Today I had formed a clot, but I noticed that it isn't there anymore, I'm fine and don't really feel any pain, just mostly still sore from the shots I got yesterday, should I see my OS asap to treat any particular dry socket from happening?
Mon, 21 Apr 2014
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Hi. Welcome to Healthcaremagic.
I read your query. Clot is formed after tooth removal and helps in healing. If you dont have any bleeding, pain or discomfort, then no need to go to Oral surgeon.
Dry socket can only be identified after 3-4 days. I suggest you to maintain good oral hygiene. Complete antibiotic course which you must have got from your dentist. After 24 hours, you can start doing warm saline rinses. Keep the extraction site clean by doing Betadine rinses post eating. Avoid spicy and acidic foods and drinks.
Maintain healthy diet. Take multivitamin tablet 1 per day for 2 weeks.
If you experience bleeding or other symptoms, then you go and see your Oral surgeon.
Hope the answer helps you! Thank you.
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What Measures Needs To Be Taken After The Removal Of Wisdom Tooth?

Hi. Welcome to Healthcaremagic. I read your query. Clot is formed after tooth removal and helps in healing. If you dont have any bleeding, pain or discomfort, then no need to go to Oral surgeon. Dry socket can only be identified after 3-4 days. I suggest you to maintain good oral hygiene. Complete antibiotic course which you must have got from your dentist. After 24 hours, you can start doing warm saline rinses. Keep the extraction site clean by doing Betadine rinses post eating. Avoid spicy and acidic foods and drinks. Maintain healthy diet. Take multivitamin tablet 1 per day for 2 weeks. If you experience bleeding or other symptoms, then you go and see your Oral surgeon. Hope the answer helps you! Thank you.