Oh, so yer got a tooth pulled, eh? Don’t be worryin’ none, it happens to the best of us. Now, when yer mouth’s still a bit sore and bleedin’ after gettin’ that tooth yanked out, ya might be thinkin’ what to do next. Well, let me tell ya, somethin’ simple like a black tea bag might just be the thing to help yer mouth heal up quicker.
First thing’s first, ya gotta know why black tea bags can be good for this. See, black tea, like most teas, has somethin’ in it called tannins. They’re a special kind of thing that helps with stoppin’ the bleed, sort of like how a little bit of pressure helps a cut stop bleedin’. The tannins in black tea can help yer blood clot and slow down any of that bleedin’ after the tooth comes out.
Now, I ain’t sayin’ you need to brew up a whole pot of tea and drink it down, no, that ain’t the way to go. What you need is a black tea bag, not too hot, not too cold. Here’s how ya do it:
- First, get yerself a black tea bag. Not the fancy stuff, just the regular kind ya find at the store.
- Then, soak it in some cool water for a minute or two. Don’t use hot water, that could make yer mouth feel worse!
- Wring out any extra water from the tea bag, just enough so it ain’t drippin’ all over yer clothes.
- Now, take that damp tea bag and place it right on the spot where yer tooth was pulled.
- Bite down just a little, not too hard now, just enough so it stays put. Ya don’t wanna hurt the spot where the tooth used to be, but ya do want that tea bag to help out.
Hold it there for about 20 to 30 minutes. The tea bag helps the blood clot and keeps the area clean. You might feel a little bit of relief from the pain too, as it can help with that, but don’t expect miracles. It ain’t gonna fix things right away, but it’ll certainly make ya feel better.
Now, don’t go usin’ that same tea bag over and over. That bag’s gonna get all soggy and lose its power after a bit. Best to change it out if yer still feelin’ a lot of pain or bleedin’ after a while.
One thing to remember, black tea ain’t just stoppin’ the bleedin’ – it’s also helpin’ to keep that area from gettin’ infected. See, black tea has some natural antibacterial properties, so it’s workin’ to kill off any germs that might wanna sneak in and make things worse. Ain’t that somethin’?
Another good thing ‘bout black tea is it helps with the inflammation, so yer jaw and gums ain’t so sore. Yer gonna feel it doin’ some good for that too, but like I said, don’t expect it to work like a miracle drug. Give it time, and keep doin’ what yer dentist told ya. Don’t be chewin’ on that side of yer mouth either, or ya’ll make it worse.
Some folks even say green tea’s good for this too, but black tea is what I know works best for stoppin’ the bleedin’. If yer lookin’ for something else to try, maybe green tea could be a second option. It’s got a lot of the same good properties, but black tea’s a tried and true method, and it’s been around for ages.
So there ya go. If yer mouth’s still hurtin’ after the tooth comes out, go grab a black tea bag. Soak it in cool water, wring it out, and bite down lightly. Let it sit for 20 minutes or so, and ya should feel a little better. Don’t be shy to try it more than once if ya need to. It won’t hurt none, and it just might help you heal quicker, so you can get back to chewin’ like normal.
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