I underwent teeth extraction today for 2nd and 3rd molar tooth. What precaution do I need to take care. How long will it take to heal and when should I opt for dental implant?

Question

Follow instructions given by your Dr. initial healing in about seven days implant after three months procedures can b started.

Maj. Gen Mahesh · Accepted Answer

Follow instructions given by your Dr. initial healing in about seven days implant after three months procedures can b started.

Jayvirsinh Chauhan · Answer

It may take 10-15 days. Avoid taking much hard food. Take medicine as prescribed. And next time when you visit the dentist ask him the questions you have. As you are paying the fees and it is your right to know. And also his job to inform such things.

Amee Patel · Answer

Hello diksha. U can go for immidiate implant after tooth removal.. healing will take time atleast for 15 days..dont eat from that side,dont touch the site,use mouthwash or betadine gargle..!

Ishpreet Kaur · Answer

You can go for implant on extraction day only. I.e immediate loading .as when your teeth had been extracted there's a fresh socket present so we do not need to drill the bone more. But as now you have got your extractions done wait for at lest 2 weeks for wound healing. Take your medicines i.e antibiotics and painkillers for at least 5 days after extraction. Warm saline rinses 5 to 6 times 24 hrs after extraction. You can opt for implants later on.

Anupreet Kaur Choudhury · Answer

Take soft cold diet for few days, do warm salt rinses 5-6 times daily after meals and after 24 hours of extraction, eat your medicines diligently.

Isha Malhotra · Answer

Please don't spit and rinse put for next three days .. don't brush on that portion as it may bleed ..have soft liquid diet .. for three days ..continue medicines for at least three days and then go for a check up to the doctor .. wait for minimum three months for placement of implant

Yasmin · Answer

Kindly take soft diet and do not spit out your saliva.

Nisha · Answer

Hi lybrate-user, implants can be immediately put in the socket after extraction except for the cases where infection is present. If not done, they can now be put only after atleast 3 months. After extraction it takes about 1 month for complete healing of wound and 3 months for complete healing of bone inside. But the strict precautions should be taken for 24 hrs. No spitting, rinsing or gargling, no drinking liquids with straws, nothing hot (food or beverage) only cold or at room temperature, no heat application over the area, cold packs are advisable without pressure. No hot and spicy food, only soft food to be taken. All these measures for 24 hrs post extraction. Try to avoid chewing from the affected side. Start warm salt water rinses after 24 hrs of the extraction 6-8 times for 7 days.