Question 1

i'm having severe headaches after wisdom teeth extraction?

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Wisdom tooth: extraction is a surgical procedure and is not completely risk-free. Pain, swelling, headache  and infection following surgery is usually at its worst 24 – 48 hours after surgery. After that it should subside more and more every day and after 7 days stop. Pain after 7 days is a serious issue. See your dentist/surgeon for post-op appointment and treatment. Take care.

Question 2

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

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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 3

what should i eat after wisdom teeth extraction?

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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 4

what are the symptoms after wisdom teeth extraction?

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Depends: What you feel after the removal of wisdom teeth can be very variable, from very minimal discomfort, to fairly severe (but short-lasting) pain.  It depends on how difficult the extraction was and also the skill of the dentist who did the extraction.

Question 5

what can you expect after a wisdom teeth extraction?

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Normal things: Might be swelling, difficulty opening your mouth and pain.  These are temporary and should last a few days.

Question 6

what is this strange odor after wisdom teeth extraction?

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A few things: Could be residual blood from the extraction sockets, potential infection or stale food particles that are trapped in the extraction sockets.   See the doctor that removed the teeth to take a look.

Question 7

what is safe to eat after wisdom teeth extraction?

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Eat: Yes just be careful, nothing to crunchy or hard.  Nothing warmer than room temperature if they were extracted today or yesterday.

Question 8

how long does bleeding last after wisdom teeth extraction?

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Extraction : Most wisdomm tooth extractions are sutured and there may be pink in the saliva up to 24 hours. Just bite ona tea bag and it should stop, if it doesn't go to a doctor asap.  If you are getting red in the saliva from active bleeding go to a doctor or hospital immediate.

Question 9

how long should numbness last after wisdom teeth extraction?

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2 versions: If you are talking about the time you will be numb from the local anesthesic, it generally lasts for a few hours. If you are talking about numbness due to trauma to the inferior alveolar and/or lingual nerve it's a different story. These parasthesia's can last from a few days up to 12-18 months. There are some cases where the numbness can be permanent. Discuss your specific situation with your dds.

Question 10

how long does trismus usually last after wisdom teeth extraction?

Accepted Answer

3-4 days: Every patient is different 
i have seen it last up to 7 days
heat pad tend to make the recovery faster.

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