Reminders from Dr. Willie & Dr. Liza Ong About Tooth Extraction
TOOTH EXTRACTION – Here are some reminders from Dr. Willie and Dr. Liza Ong to follow before having your tooth extracted.
Undeniably, a lot of us are dealing with damaged teeth. These cavities are due to the kind of food we usually eat and as well as our brushing habit.
Brushing the teeth three (3) times a day is not enough. It is important that you know how to do it right. According to Dr. Willie and Dr. Liza Ong, for the upper teeth, the brushing must be downwards. For the lower teeth, it must going up.
When we are suffering from toothache, the instant relief that comes to our minds aside from taking a medicine is to have the tooth extracted. However, the medical experts do not advise it.
In a video, Dr. Willie Ong and Dr. Liza Ong stressed that having the teeth fixed than extracted is a whole lot better. Here are some reminders on what to do or check before the tooth extraction:
- Have it checked by the dentist if a tooth can still be fixed or it should really be extracted.
- Tell the dentist all your medical conditions and as well as the maintenance medicines you are taking.
- If you are pregnant, postpone your plan to have your tooth extracted.
Aside from the reminders before the tooth extraction, Dr. Willie and Dr. Liza Ong also gave some tips on what to do after having your tooth pulled. Based on the post, you may…
- If the bleeding never stops, wet a gauze and place it on the area of the extracted tooth.
- Place an ice for fifteen (15) minutes.
- Rest and avoid strenuous activities like sports and exercise.
- Drink more water.
- Be on a soft diet.
- Do not use mouthwash.
- Gargle using water with a little salt.
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