After a tooth extraction, the anaesthetic effect wears off and the wound may feel painful or a small amount of blood may ooze out, which is normal. However, if the pain increases, anti-inflammatory and pain-relieving drugs such as ibuprofen can be taken to relieve the pain if necessary. If the pain reappears 2 to 3 days after the extraction and gradually increases, it may be a secondary infection, such as acute infection, dry socket or chronic infection, and should be seen in hospital for appropriate treatment.
It should be noted that the day after extraction is not to brush the extraction socket, nor to add or suck the wound with the tip of the tongue, which may easily lead to the dislodging of blood clots from the extraction wound, and try to eat liquid or soft food and avoid chewing with the extraction side, all of which may cause tooth pain or infection.