Throbbing and aching pain will give to soreness. There may be some general jaw inflammation and deep discomfort. Jaw opening may be limited down to 60% of the normal opening. Be sure to rinse with warm salt water and keep food particles out of extraction sites. Gently dab and brush at the extraction sites with a toothbrush (no toothpaste) in between saltwater rinses. You may see a white or yellow tissue forming in the extraction site that has a fluffy appearance. It may be food particles, plaque, or NORMAL Collagen formation. Collagen is what the body makes ahead of gum tissue. Light brushing and rinsing should remove plaque and food particles. Do not Force out the Collagen as it is protecting the site. If after rinsing and cleaning, you smell a persistent foul odor, notify your Dental Surgeon.
