Question 1

how soon after getting your wisdom teeth removed can you  eat?

Accepted Answer

Fluids right away: Clear fluid first, then advance to full liquids later that day.  No straws!  then soft foods the next day for about 4-5 days.  No hard foods like nuts or hard crusts for at least a week!

Question 2

doctors! what activities should not be done after getting your wisdom teeth removed?

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After surgery: Avoid strenuous exercise, excessive standing or heavy lifting. Anything that will increase your heart rate or BP can lead to more bleeding. It would be best to be able to relax and rest for 24-48 hours after the wisdom teeth are removed. Drink plenty of fluids, take your medication as directed and eat softer food. Surely your dentist will provide some post op instructions, follow them!

Question 3

how long do you have to wait to donate plasma after getting your wisdom teeth removed?

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Blood bank: I'm sure the rules vary by location. Call blood bank that will take donation and ask their policy.
For best results with wisdom teeth,  make sure you are evaluated and treated by a board certified oral &amp; maxillofacial surgeon.

Question 4

what do amoxicillin pills do for you after getting your wisdom teeth removed?

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Wisdom teeth removed: Penicillin is given as prophylaxis to prevent infection after most of dental procedures, that includes wisdom tooth extraction.

Question 5

is it normal to be agitated after getting your wisdom teeth removed?

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Yes: You are likely in pain, have caused excessive stress to you body from the procedure and you could likely be tired.  I know that pain, stress, and tired make me agitated as well.  Take a nap and take care of those teeth.

Question 6

can i safely use throat lozenges after getting your wisdom teeth removed?

Accepted Answer

Not with sugar.: Sugarless or those sweetened with xylitol are good.

Question 7

essentially my question is what happens after you get your wisdom teeth removed?

Accepted Answer

Not all are the same: Wisdom teeth can be simple extractions or more invasive procedure if the teeth are impacted.  Impaction means they are buried either covered by gum or both gum and bone.

The more invasive the more swelling and discomfort afterwards.  The doctor should prescribe pain medication and advise you to ice your face.  From my experience the ice makes a very big difference.

Question 8

would tmj get worse after getting wisdom teeth removed?

Accepted Answer

Wide opening: When wisdom teeth are removed, the mandible (lower jaw) is stretched out wider than usual for the dentist/oral surgeon to extract the teeth.  Depending upon the removal process (surgical or not, ) the duration of the procedure may also affect the muscles/tmj complex.  I would see the dr. Who removed the teeth asap.

Question 9

what can i do to get over my phobia of getting wisdom teeth removed?

Accepted Answer

Sedation: Just have the oral surgeon put you to sleep!

Question 10

how do i get my wisdom teeth removed?

Accepted Answer

See a dentist: A dentist or oral surgeon can help with the removal of wisdom teeth.

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