Contact your dentist or oral surgeon as soon as possible
Follow their instructions for in-office treatment
Rinse gently with warm salt water after 24 hours, if approved by your dentist
Take prescribed pain medication exactly as directed
Use over-the-counter pain relief only as directed on the label or by your dentist
Apply a cold compress to the outside of your face for short intervals
Avoid smoking, vaping, and tobacco use
Avoid drinking through straws
Avoid spitting forcefully
Avoid vigorous rinsing
Avoid touching the socket with your tongue, fingers, or objects
Eat soft foods
Stay hydrated
Keep the area clean as instructed by your dentist
Seek urgent care if you have fever, worsening swelling, pus, or severe uncontrolled pain