Question 1

my tongue is numb on one side after wisdom teeth extraction. what do i do?

Accepted Answer

Call surgeon: Call the surgeon who extracted your tooth. They need to be made aware of your condition to determine the cause and what further treatment should be rendered of if you need to take medication to help the healing process.

Question 2

is it normal to still have blood clots in the sockets 4 days after 4 wisdom teeth extraction? slight pain on one side, blood & white stuff on other.

Accepted Answer

Normal: Appears you are healing normally.

Question 3

around one of my wisdom teeth extraction areas is some puss, it does not seem to hurt any more than it should. i'm just wondering if this is normal?

Accepted Answer

No: Unless there was an infection to begin with, it is not normal for pus to occur after extraction and it indicates an infection.  Let your Dentist/Oral surgeon know about it.

Question 4

17 day old 2 lower wisdom teeth extraction.  food seems to be stuck in one socket.  cannot get out with salt water or syringe.  what now?

Accepted Answer

Go back to OS: I would go back to the oral surgeon/dentist and have the area evaluated and possibly professionally debrided (cleaned/flushed out.)  Trying to do so yourself may cause infection or other problems, and slow the healing process

Question 5

post impacted wisdom teeth extraction have random ear pain in one year. i have developed tmj. best way to reduce inflammation? taking ibprofene.

Accepted Answer

Inflamation: It is not uncommon to have some ear soreness after wisdom teeth extraction. It most likely due to muscle and TMJ strain during the procedure. 800mg of Ibuprofen every 8 hrs should be enough. It may last 3-4 days before it gets better. Alternatively, if the discomfort is unbearable, some steroids can be prescribed. Try to have a soft  diet and to chew no gum until it gets better.

Question 6

i had a wisdom teeth extraction on monday it was impacted and i removed one.  now i have strep throat. how do i soothe the pain asap ?

Accepted Answer

Same : Use ibuprofen, naproxen, or Acetaminophen in prescribed doses and intervals. Check with your oral surgeon to be sure there are no surgical contraindications to doing so.

Question 7

what are the chances of infection doing cocaine a week after all wisdom teeth extraction ? would help rinsing with salt water after doing it ?

Accepted Answer

Smoking: Smoke can irritate surgical sites, delaying healing. Doing cocaine is addictive, and will kill you. Seek help, please.

Question 8

two-fold question here. is it alright to drink carbonated beverages (soda/ginger ale/selzter) a week after wisdom teeth extraction?

second q: is it okay to sleep on your side after a week?

Accepted Answer

: Neither carbonated beverages nor "sleeping on (one's) side"  will affect healing following wisdom teeth extraction.

Question 9

is it normal to have headaches everyday for over 2 weeks after wisdom teeth extraction?

Accepted Answer

No: It's not common to have prolonged headaches after removal of wisdom teeth. You should contact your oral surgeon to discuss and perhaps go in for evaluation. Headaches after surgery are most commonly due to dietary changes and medication side effects. Talk to your doctor!

Question 10

when is it safe to consume alcohol after wisdom teeth extraction? a week or two?

Accepted Answer

: As long as there is no pain in the socket or evidence of dry socket problems, and you are not taking any pain medications, low to moderate alcohol consumption typically does not cause problems after one or two weeks.

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My tongue is numb on one side after wisdom teeth extraction. what do i do?

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Is it normal to still have blood clots in the sockets 4 days after 4 wisdom teeth extraction? slight pain on one side, blood & white stuff on other.

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Around one of my wisdom teeth extraction areas is some puss, it does not seem to hurt any more than it should. i'm just wondering if this is normal?

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17 day old 2 lower wisdom teeth extraction. food seems to be stuck in one socket. cannot get out with salt water or syringe. what now?

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Post impacted wisdom teeth extraction have random ear pain in one year. i have developed tmj. best way to reduce inflammation? taking ibprofene.

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I had a wisdom teeth extraction on monday it was impacted and i removed one. now i have strep throat. how do i soothe the pain asap ?

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What are the chances of infection doing cocaine a week after all wisdom teeth extraction ? would help rinsing with salt water after doing it ?

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Two-fold question here. is it alright to drink carbonated beverages (soda/ginger ale/selzter) a week after wisdom teeth extraction? second q: is it okay to sleep on your side after a week?

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Is it normal to have headaches everyday for over 2 weeks after wisdom teeth extraction?

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When is it safe to consume alcohol after wisdom teeth extraction? a week or two?

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