Care solutions for denervated teeth

Nerve extraction is a vital treatment to save teeth that have deep infection or extensive decay.... This process gives the tooth a new chance to survive by draining the infected root of the tooth and filling the root canal.... But maintaining the health of this saved tooth requires special care and compassionate attention.... So in this article from Dr. Banyan's website, we are looking at tooth extraction as an example... How many hours after the tooth dressing should you not eat anything? Can you smoke after tooth extraction? How many days after nerve extraction is facial swelling normal? Or what should we eat after nerve extraction? In the following, we will review the key strategies for the care of tooth extraction.... Stay with Dr. Benianian's dental clinic to ensure the life and health of this natural and valuable tooth by learning these simple steps.... Care after tooth extraction The first care starts from the moment the **root canal** process is completed in the dental office and immediately after the root canal treatment and continues until 24 hours later.... These cares, which are also known as the "recovery period after root canal treatment", will be very important for your recovery after performing root canal treatment outpatient surgery.... In the following, we will provide you with solutions related to root canal treatment.. Eating and drinking in time anesthesia ### Do not put pressure on the denervated tooth.. After the endodontic treatment, the dentist uses a dressing or temporary cover to prevent damage to the tooth.. The first step you should pay attention to as care after denervation of your tooth is not to put pressure on this dressing or temporary cover.. ### Use a cold compress You may face facial swelling in the first hours after nerve removal, and you have been asked that facial swelling is normal for a few days after nerve removal. Don't worry about facial swelling after tooth extraction.... This swelling is temporary.... put a cold compress on the swollen area and repeat this 4-5 times in the first 24 hours.... ### Do not be exposed to cigarette smoke.. Another question that may have occurred to you is, can we smoke after tooth extraction?. We must say that not only smoking is prohibited after tooth extraction, but exposure to cigarette smoke also damages your teeth!.. Cigarette smoke reduces blood flow to the gums and teeth by narrowing the blood vessels.... This can disrupt the recovery process after nerve extraction and cause complications such as pain, swelling, and infection after tooth extraction... So to avoid the **effects of tooth extraction**, do not smoke at all... ### Can you do it after tooth extraction? cigarettes Draw? It is better to avoid smoking for 3 days after tooth extraction... because smoking can slow down the healing process of your teeth and gums and increase the risk of infection of the extracted tooth... On the other hand, nicotine and chemicals in cigarettes may have a negative effect on blood flow and disrupt the healing process of tissues... for other dental problems... so the best thing is to avoid smoking for at least a few days after treatment to give the teeth and gums a chance to heal... To know whether you can brush your teeth after pulling the nerve or not, it should be noted that you should avoid brushing the tooth in question for 48 hours after root canal treatment and clean the area around this tooth more carefully and delicately so as not to damage your tooth.. Therefore, the treated area may be a little painful for a few days when chewing or pressing, which can be controlled by taking over-the-counter pain relievers. The gums are also there and this feeling gradually decreases.. until the final restoration, as the filling or crown of the tooth is done, the denervated tooth may be more fragile, you should avoid chewing hard foods with that area.. Oral hygiene, regular brushing and the use of mouthwash can help speed up the healing process and prevent infection.... **More information:** Tehran root specialist