You will be able to brush your teeth after tonsil surgery. However, when brushing teeth during hospitalization, avoid toothpastes with irritating ingredients that may adversely affect the surgical wound. There are no special contraindications to brushing teeth after the formation and detachment of the pseudomembrane in the operated area.
A pseudomembrane is formed on the surface of the tonsils within 48 hours after tonsil surgery, forming a natural protective barrier to the surgical wound. Brushing your teeth before this time with toothpaste containing chemicals can cause undesirable irritation of the trauma, with the risk of triggering bleeding and stinging. When the pseudomembrane forms and gradually falls off naturally, brushing with normal toothpaste will reduce the risk of this.
After tonsil surgery, it is advisable to gargle with diluted hydrogen peroxide solution, which can play the role of disinfection and sterilization; when the pseudomembrane is thick and smelly, you can choose to gargle with concentrated tinidazole solution, which can play the role of antibacterial and antimicrobial; you can also gargle with furacillin rinse, which can have the effect of cleansing the oral cavity, anti-inflammatory and disinfecting.
Precautions related to post-tonsil surgery should be consulted in detail with specialized healthcare professionals during hospitalization, and clear and scientific guidance will usually be provided.