Rinsing with normal saline is not recommended immediately after tooth extraction, as premature rinsing may dislodge the blood clot at the extraction site, increasing the risk of bleeding and dry socket. Only after 24 hours—once the blood clot has stabilized—may gentle saline mouth rinses be performed. If persistent oozing or progressively worsening pain occurs at the extraction site, prompt medical evaluation and management are required.

Cavities can be treated by tooth extraction, but extraction is not the first-line treatment. In most cases, cavities can be managed by fillings or root canal therapy to preserve the natural tooth. Extraction is considered only when the tooth structure is severely damaged and no longer restorable. If a cavity repeatedly causes pain or is accompanied by frequent gum swelling and discomfort, prompt dental evaluation is necessary to assess whether the tooth can still be preserved.

Common recurrent aphthous ulcers are not contagious through kissing; these ulcers are associated with immune factors and local trauma, and no causative pathogen is involved. In contrast, oral lesions caused by herpes simplex virus can be transmitted via close contact. If an oral ulcer persists for more than two weeks without improvement, prompt medical evaluation—including a thorough oral examination—is recommended.

Common recurrent aphthous ulcers are non-contagious; they are associated with immune dysfunction, irregular sleep patterns, and local trauma, and are not caused by pathogenic infections. In contrast, oral lesions caused by herpesviruses are contagious. If an oral ulcer fails to heal over an extended period or continues to increase in size, prompt medical evaluation is necessary to rule out other oral pathologies.

Ibuprofen sustained-release capsules can alleviate the pain caused by toothache, providing analgesic and anti-inflammatory effects. However, they only offer temporary symptom relief and cannot address the underlying dental pathology. Once the pain subsides, the underlying lesion remains and may recur. If toothache recurs repeatedly or is accompanied by facial swelling, prompt medical evaluation and treatment of the dental condition are essential.

After tooth extraction, patients may experience varying degrees of pain. Once the anesthetic wears off, discomfort arises from injury to the soft tissues at the surgical site. In most routine extractions, pain gradually subsides over three to five days. However, severe or progressively worsening pain is not a normal postoperative response. If pain intensifies continuously after extraction or if the wound emits a foul odor, prompt medical evaluation is necessary to rule out dry socket (alveolar osteitis).

It is not advisable to drink coffee shortly after tooth extraction, as the high temperature and caffeine can irritate the wound, increasing the risk of dislodging the blood clot and causing bleeding. Only after the wound has begun to heal should you consume coffee in small amounts. If bleeding persists or severe pain occurs at the extraction site, seek prompt medical attention to evaluate wound healing.

Pudilan Anti-inflammatory Tablets can only serve as an adjunctive treatment to alleviate gingival redness and swelling associated with toothache; they cannot address the underlying cause of dental pain and should not be used as the primary therapy for toothache. If the dental lesion remains untreated, the pain will likely recur. Prompt medical consultation and specialized dental care are required if toothache progressively worsens or if facial swelling develops.

You should not use mouthwash immediately after tooth extraction. The blood clot at the extraction site has not yet stabilized, and rinsing too early may dislodge the clot, leading to bleeding or dry socket. Mouthwash may be used cautiously for oral hygiene only after 24 hours. If you experience heavy bleeding from the extraction site or worsening severe pain, seek prompt medical attention for wound management.

Gingival swelling and pain are not exclusively caused by oral diseases and can be categorized as either physiological responses to external stimuli or pathological inflammatory manifestations. Swelling and pain resulting from short-term external stimulation often resolve spontaneously, whereas recurrent episodes are typically attributable to underlying oral pathology. If gingival swelling and pain persist for more than one week—especially when accompanied by purulent discharge or bleeding—prompt medical evaluation is essential to identify and address potential oral health issues.