Question 1

is it ok to drink right after a wisdom tooth extraction?

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Yes: Yes,  keep yourself wel hydrated.   8 glasses of water per day,   no hard rinsing .   No alchohol - alchohol may slow down healing or contaminate the clot.

Question 2

is it safe to drink soda three days after a wisdom tooth extraction?

Accepted Answer

Ask your dentist/OS: Possibly.  But I would go by the post-op instructions of the your dentist/OS whom extracted the tooth/teeth.  Make sure you do not drink through a straw...sucking in can actually affect healing and can possibly result in a dry socket.

Question 3

how often should i rinse with salt water after a wisdom tooth extraction?

Accepted Answer

4-5 days: No rinsing is done for the first 24 hours after the extractions are completed.  Then the day after extractions, start the warm salt water rinses.  Put a teaspoon of salt in a juice glass of warm water.  Swish for 1-2 minutes and then spit out gently.  Do this 3-4 times a day for a few days.    These rinses help to soothe the sore gums and promote their healing at the extraction sites.

Question 4

wanted to know if i can eat solid food the day after a wisdom tooth extraction?

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Eat after extraction: Do you feel lucky.  Are you a gambler.  It's risky and could end u back in dr office with dry socket.   If you can control where the food goes while chewing and you do nothing to disrupt blood clot theoretically you should be fine.  It's the swishing, spitting, sucking and food going into area and tongue that mess thinks up.

Question 5

how long do i have to wait to drink carbonated drinks after a wisdom tooth extraction?

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Website: Here is a website from a dentist with some detailed instructions in pdf format.  The brochure is supplied by patterson dental suppliers.  http://www.ruizdds.com/pos_op_ext.pdf
i would suggest 24 hours.  Warm tea or coffee might get you your caffeine fix if you really need it!

Question 6

how long should i wait to eat solid foods after a wisdom tooth extraction? i had one yesterday.

Accepted Answer

48-72 hours: Wisdom teeth extraction limits your diet the most during the first 48 hours after surgery. After the first couple of days, you can begin to eat solid food. Take care.

Question 7

after a wisdom tooth extraction is it normal for my teeth on the same side as the extraction to hurt?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Most likely this is referred pain. The same nerves go to several of the teeth, so if the area of the extraction is starting to ache, then several other teeth may seem like they are also hurting. However, if the pain worsens or doesn't resolve, call the dentist. A local infection is also possible after an extraction.

Question 8

why is my mouth still in so much pain after a wisdom tooth extraction?

Accepted Answer

You've had surgery: Depending on the difficulty of the extraction, the bone and gum tissue in the area has been traumatized. Add the injections through the muscle, cutting of bone, proximity to the inferior alveolar nerve, and possible internal pressure, and you've got pain. Pain meds should help alleviate your discomfort; discuss the procedure with your surgeon.

Question 9

need to flush out the hole after a wisdom tooth extraction?

Accepted Answer

Dont dislodge clot: Do not rinse for the first 24 hours, after that rinse gently and never dislogde the blood clot. 
Follow the instructions of your dentist to the letter to avoid "dry socket".

Question 10

when can i masturbate after a wisdom tooth extraction?

Accepted Answer

24 hours: Any activity that increases heart rate or blood pressure should be avoided for a minimum of 24 hours after the bleeding has ceased after dental extraction in order to minimize the risk of losing the blood clot and continued bleeding to occur.

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