How can you speed up the healing process after dental surgery?

Hygiene: Your body is very complicated and usually cannot make it heal faster than normal but one thing you can do to speed up the healing process is following post-operative instructions and maintain optimal oral hygiene.

Salt water rinses: After 24 hours, use salt water rinses. This will help the would heal and keep it clean. Lots of extra antioxidant vitamins will also help.

TLC: Treat the area gently, rinse gently with warm salt water, do not drink alcohol, smoke, or disturb the surgical site. I would switch to a soft diet for the first few days. I would take multivitamins and get plenty of rest.

Chlorhexidine rinses: 60 seconds of Chlorhexidine rinses (.12%) 2 times per day. Peridex (chlorhexidine gluconate) is one brand. Need a prescription. Listerine isn't bad if you can't get chlorhexidine.

Keeping: Keeping the surgical site clean is the key to healing well. A mouth rinse like Peridex (chlorhexidine gluconate) will help keep the bacteria count down and promote healing. Also keep away from alcohol and smoking. Smoking especially has been shown to prolong healing times.