Why you shouldn't whiten after oral surgery
There are many different oral surgeries a person can get. One of the main oral surgeries is often getting your wisdom teeth removed. You should definitely take ample time to heal before you begin to whiten in your routine again. If your oral surgery involves getting stitches, it is best to wait until those have been removed or dissolved to begin whitening again. Even after your stitches are out, there may still be swelling or healing before you can whiten again. But, it is always best to work with your dentist to see when the best time for you to begin whitening again is!
What is considered oral surgery?
There are many forms of oral surgery, one that many people have to get in their lifetime is wisdom teeth removal. This is where a dentist will remove your far back wisdom teeth that may not have enough room to grow in your mouth. They are either pulled out or cut out before they grow from the gums. This can be a really intense procedure on the gums and the mouth in general as there is a lot of swelling that can occur. Another common oral surgery is teeth removal. If you have a really bad cavity or infected tooth, sometimes the only option is to remove it entirely. Similar to wisdom tooth removal, there can be a lot of swelling and recovery needed. For any procedures like this, you must give ample time for your mouth to heal to avoid infection or even more problems that bring you right back to the dentist!
What can I still do while healing?
Although you should focus on healing, there are a few whitening efforts that can be done safely while your mouth is healing! One option that is extremely important while you are healing from oral surgery is brushing your teeth at least twice a day. Make sure to avoid the sight of the surgery when brushing though as it is still very sensitive! This helps keep your mouth clean and avoids infection. The healing process can also cause your breath to have an odor, so keeping that fresh breath is always beneficial to you and those around you. Our Whitening Toothpaste is a safe option that does not disrupt your healing area but gently and naturally whitens your teeth! Another great thing to do while your mouth is healing is using mouthwash. This is important when healing from oral surgery as not only can food particles get stuck in your extraction site and stitches, but it actually can promote healing. Our Melon Mint Mouthwash has a pivotal ingredient that helps heal, sea salt! Sea salt has the great power of killing dental bacteria by increasing the pH levels in your mouth according to Oral Essentials. It prevents infection but isn't harsh on your healing gums!
