Question 1

what is the best way to reduce bruising after wisdom teeth removal?

Accepted Answer

Ice: Placing an ice pack on the outside of the face will usually help.  Place it on the area for 15-20 minutes and then the other side, that way it is not contestant cool, but cool/warm.

Question 2

could you tell me what's the best way to reduce swelling and bruising after wisdom teeth removal?

Accepted Answer

Ice and Rest: Icepacks applied to the face immediately following surgery will help reduce the swelling.  On the days following surgery, moist heat packs applied to the face will help decrease the swelling and muscle soreness.  Eating fresh pineapple and papaya are foods that have been reported to help reduce bruising.

Question 3

is major bruising and jaw tightness after wisdom teeth removal normal?

Accepted Answer

It can be: Bruising of the facial tissues and tightness of the jaws can be a common finding following the removal of impacted wisdom teeth.  The degree of bruising and jaw tightness may be dependent upon your complexion, any medications you are taking that can prolong bleeding, the position of your impacted teeth, and the surgical technique as well as experience of your dentist or surgeon.

Question 4

what to do after wisdom teeth removal?

Accepted Answer

Post op instructions: Your oral surgeon will give you a list of dos and don'ts for you to follow.

Question 5

what should i eat after wisdom teeth removal?

Accepted Answer

A good "rule" to : Follow for the first week - anything that you can very easily separate with a fork only, you can eat.  This opens the door to a variety of breakfast, lunch and dinner foods.  

Sutures present -soft only.  No sutures placed - then whatever you can tolerate comfort-wise.

Question 6

hi docs! what could i eat after wisdom teeth removal?

Accepted Answer

Follow instructions: Follow the oral and\or written instructions given to you following the procedure. Anything soft. Pasta, cooked vegetables, fish, chicken, puddings, nutritional drinks, ice cream, etc.

Question 7

how can i prevent dry socket after wisdom teeth removal?

Accepted Answer

Some do's to help: Start taking pain meds immediately afterwards.Do not wait until pain sets in! take it easy for the rest of the day.No exercises for 12-24 hrs, no heavy lifting for 2-3 days.Keep your head up w pillows first nite.Stick to liquid or soft diet first day or two-soups, smoothies, yogurts etc.Avoid spicyfoods, hot drinks and sodas for 3-4 days.Rinse after every meal, snack.Do not spit forcefully! good luck.

Question 8

no blood clot after wisdom teeth removal. is this abnormal?

Accepted Answer

Socket: If the socket is open and no clot has formed, this could become painful.  Watch for pain and an odor on your breath.  If this occurs, it could be dry socket.  Stay well hydrated.

Question 9

can swallowing cause dry sockets after wisdom teeth removal?

Accepted Answer

Not usually: Dry sockets result from the loss of the blood clot forming in the hole where the tooth was. Anything that will disrupt, dislodge, rupture, loosen or break this apart is to be avoided. Most common is rinsing too soon/hard/often, smoking, eating wrong things / too soon. Swallowing not usually an issue.

Question 10

please help i have jaw pain 1.5 weeks after wisdom teeth removal?

Accepted Answer

Call the dentist.: Call the dentist who extracted the teeth and have him/her reevaluate. There are several possible causes for a post-extraction pain.

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