Question 1

just had 4 wisdom teeth and 1 tooth extractions is it normal to have hot flashes and an upset stomach after the procedure?

Accepted Answer

: Not out of the ordinary. You did not indicate what anesthesia was used, but if your were put into "twilight" sleep then you should be fine. Any additional concerns should be addressed to your treating dentist.

Question 2

how soon can i eat hot food after having a tooth extraction?

Accepted Answer

Usually 24 hours: This depends upon how 'hot' you like your food.  You can definitely warm up your food but don't eat it steaming hot.  Two reasons:  1) you may still be numb and burn your gums   2) the hot food (especially liquids) can dissolve the blood clot and make you start to bleed again.  
Don't  'slurp' or 'suck' through a straw for 24 hours as this may dislodge your blood clot and cause a dry socket.

Question 3

i am a teacher. after a simple tooth extraction, how many hours should i rest before teaching or testing (orally) again?when can i eat regular food again? i shouldn't use straws for how many days?how many days avoid cold/hot drinks & hot/spicy food?

Accepted Answer

Post op Extraction: Always best to ask the dentist who actually treated you. As a general rule- A few hours minimum when anesthesia has worn off and bleeding has stopped. Next day should be fine. Depends what you mean by regular food but a few days minimum, perhaps a week. No straws for a few days minimum, perhaps a week. Cold, hot and spicy foods as you can tolerate them, preferably not the first couple of days.

Question 4

i had a tooth extraction almost 5 days ago. should i only brush my teeth once a day for the next two weeks or i can brush my teeth twice a day? when can i eat hot &or spicy and normal food (not only soft&liquid food) again after the tooth extraction?

Accepted Answer

Post-surgical: Please consult written instructions given to you by Dentist or Oral Surgeon who did the extraction.  Brush 2x/day, being gentle around the extraction site.  Floss daily.  Gradually return to normal-textured food.  Try to avoid Hot or Spicy foods for another week.

Question 5

i had a tooth extraction at 5:00 this evening.  im due to work at 9:00 a.m.  i work as a police officer so its active.  is that enough time?

Accepted Answer

Possibly: Most extractions do not have post operative complications. Excessive pain, bleeding, or swelling are indications that you should take the day off. See how you feel in the morning.

Question 6

how long does tooth extraction heal?

Accepted Answer

One to two weeks: Normally it's about a week or so that the socket of the extracted tooth heals and closes as it fells up with blood that coagulate and turns into bone later, and the socket gets shallower as it heals.
If that blood clot got dislodged for amy reason , that can cause the socket not to heal.
The condition is very painful and known as dry socket.
See your dentist to get it treated.

Question 7

how long does a tooth extraction take?

Accepted Answer

Thanks for asking!: Most extractions take 3-5 minutes per tooth.  Of course not all extractions are the same and many multi-rooted or root canal treated teeth will take longer due to their level of difficulty and need for surgical removal.

Question 8

how long will tooth extraction pain last?

Accepted Answer

Extraction pain: Normally from a few hours to a day or two and can range from mild to moderate(to severe). Regardless, your dentist can prescribe an appropriate pain medication to keep you comfortable. There is a wide range of post-operative recovery timetables. Was is a loose baby tooth? Simple extraction? Difficult extraction? Severely impacted wisdom tooth? Your pain threshold? Etc. No simple answer here.

Question 9

how long does tooth extraction pain last?

Accepted Answer

Few days: most of the time the pain should not be noticeable with proper medication ( pain killers and antibiotics) and dental care, complicated surgical procedures requiring opening of the gums and cutting bone may take a little longer, a week or two, and may need stronger medications. Your dentist should be able to give you a better idea depending on you particular case.

Question 10

how long is it normal for a tooth extraction hurt?

Accepted Answer

Varies: Some extractions can be quite traumatic to the surrounding tissues, while others have virtually no pain at all.  If you are having severe pain, call your dentist and be seen.  One condition (dry socket) can become apparent 3-10 days after the procedure and be very painful.  Some measures can be taken to relieve the pain.  Call for a follow-up visit and let your dentist help.

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Just had 4 wisdom teeth and 1 tooth extractions is it normal to have hot flashes and an upset stomach after the procedure?

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I am a teacher. after a simple tooth extraction, how many hours should i rest before teaching or testing (orally) again?when can i eat regular food again? i shouldn't use straws for how many days?how many days avoid cold/hot drinks & hot/spicy food?

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I had a tooth extraction almost 5 days ago. should i only brush my teeth once a day for the next two weeks or i can brush my teeth twice a day? when can i eat hot &or spicy and normal food (not only soft&liquid food) again after the tooth extraction?

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