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Hydrogen Peroxide Use After Tooth Extraction
Can hydrogen peroxide be used after tooth extraction
Extraction is a common dental practice, and postoperative care is crucial. Patients often wonder: Can hydrogen peroxide be used after tooth extraction?
Hydrogen peroxide, with strong oxidation, is widely used in the medical field. However, it should be treated with caution after tooth extraction.
At the beginning of tooth extraction, blood clots gradually form at the wound, which is the basis for wound healing. If you rinse with high-concentration hydrogen peroxide too early, it will be highly oxidizing, or cause blood clot damage, which will not facilitate wound healing, or even induce bleeding and infection.
Usually, on the day of tooth extraction, irritation should be avoided at the wound, and it should not be rinsed with objects at will. 2-3 days after tooth extraction, if the wound needs to be cleaned, you can gently gargle with an appropriate amount of diluted hydrogen peroxide under the guidance of a doctor. The concentration should be low, generally 1.5% - 3% is appropriate, and the gargling action should be gentle to prevent damage to the wound.
In addition, after using hydrogen peroxide, you need to rinse your mouth fully with water to remove the liquid residue, so as not to continue to irritate the oral mucosa.
In short, the use of hydrogen peroxide after tooth extraction should follow the doctor's advice and be determined according to the specific condition of the wound. Improper use, or cause wound healing to be blocked, leading to various adverse consequences. If patients have oral care questions after tooth extraction, they should consult a doctor in time and obtain professional advice to ensure smooth wound healing.
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