When you have a tooth pulled, your body starts healing right away — but hojení rány po extrakci zubu, proces, kdy se dásně obnovují po odstranění zubu. Also known as zahojení dásně, it is not just about closing a hole — it’s about preventing infection, avoiding dry socket, and getting back to normal life without pain. Many people think the bleeding stops and the job is done. But the real work begins after you leave the clinic.
What happens in those first 24 hours matters most. The blood clot that forms in the socket is your body’s natural bandage. If you rinse too hard, suck through a straw, or smoke, you risk dislodging it. That’s when dry socket, bolestivý stav, kdy se krevní sraženina ztratí a odhalí kost. Also known as alveolitida, it can turn a simple extraction into days of agony. You don’t want that. Keep your head up, avoid spitting, and let the clot do its job. Cold compress on your cheek helps with swelling — but don’t overdo it. Ten minutes on, ten minutes off is enough.
Food matters too. No hot soup, no spicy curry, no crunchy chips for the first few days. Stick to soft, cool things: yogurt, mashed potatoes, smoothies (without a straw!). Sugar and alcohol slow healing. Even a glass of wine can interfere. And yes — brushing is okay, but avoid the extraction site for the first 24 hours. After that, gently clean around it with a soft brush. Saltwater rinses (one teaspoon in a glass of warm water) help keep things clean without disturbing the clot. Do this twice a day after day two.
Some discomfort is normal. But if pain spikes after day three, if you have a bad taste in your mouth, or if your face is swelling more instead of less — call your dentist. These are signs of zánět po extrakci, infekce, která se může rozšířit do okolních tkání. Also known as infekce dásně, it needs antibiotics and sometimes cleaning of the socket. Don’t wait. Early treatment stops small problems from becoming big ones.
You’ll notice the hole shrinking over the next week. New tissue grows over it like a skin. It might feel weird when you touch it with your tongue — that’s normal. Full healing takes weeks, but most people feel back to normal in five to seven days if they follow the rules. The key isn’t fancy medicine. It’s patience, discipline, and avoiding the little things that seem harmless — like that one cigarette, that one sip of coffee, that one time you forgot and rinsed too hard.
What you’ll find below are real stories and practical tips from people who’ve been through it. How to sleep after extraction. What to do if the gauze won’t stop bleeding. Why your jaw feels stiff. How to tell if it’s healing or going wrong. No fluff. No theory. Just what works — and what doesn’t.
Hojení rány po extrakci zubu trvá od týdne do šesti týdnů, v závislosti na složitosti operace a vašem zdraví. Zjistěte, co ovlivňuje hojení a jak předcházet komplikacím.
