Question 1

wisdom teeth removal- should i be worried?

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No: If you are seeing a competent oral surgeon, then you are in good hands.It is normal to be anxious, and healthy as well. After all, t is surgery and you will be in discomfort afterwards.You need to be prepared for how you will deal with this. Follow the instructions -ice , fluids and Ibuprofen and rest. If you are particularly worried, ask for something to take the night before and day of, to relax.

Question 2

can i get dry socket after wisdom teeth removal?

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Yes: A dry socket can occur with the removal of any tooth, although in my practice, it is quite rare with removal of teeth in the upper jaw.  Smoking, vigorous rinsing, spitting and drinking through a straw should be avoided immediately postop as these actions may increase the risk of dislodging the blood clot.

Question 3

how can i avoid dry socket after wisdom teeth removal?

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Dry socket: It is good that you are already aware of such post-extraction complications. If you were given a post-op instruction, please read well and follow it. Make sure not to spit hard if you rinse your mouth (keep it to minimum for the first couple days), stay on a soft diet, if unsure request a post-extraction exam or check to make sure healing is normal. Losing blood clot leads to dry socket.

Question 4

how long till i can brush my teeth after wisdom teeth removal?

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Anytime: You may brush your teeth at anytime.

Question 5

when can i start eating solid food after a wisdom teeth removal?

Accepted Answer

You gotta eat, right: Certainly not before the local anesthesia wears off, which may vary from a few hours to six or eight hours, depending on what type of "novocain" your dentist used.  It also depends on the complexity of the oral surgery.  Some wisdom teeth are what we call "poppers" because they kind of pop out with the proper application of dental tools.  Other teeth require much more aggressive removal.

Question 6

wanted to know if i can brush my teeth before wisdom teeth removal?

Accepted Answer

Yes!: Any measures that improves oral hygiene before oral surgery is always good and helps prevent infection.

Question 7

is there a reason why i am still swollen after wisdom teeth removal?

Accepted Answer

For how long?: When were your teeth removed?  Swelling is normal after removal of wisdom teeth which is a surgical procedure.  The extent and duration is proportional to the difficulty of the procedure and your own body's responses.  This may be normal or an infection.  You need to speak to the dentist who removed your teeth in order to get the right answer to your question.

Question 8

can i smoke after wisdom teeth removal without getting a dry socket?

Accepted Answer

No fumare: Smoking will delay clotting and healing and could lead to dry socket which will cause you so much pain you may want to give up smoking  which isn't a bad idea.

Question 9

can i eat spicy ramen after wisdom teeth removal?
it's been 8 days now

Accepted Answer

Good Choice: You can resume a normal diet starting by Day 8. You should brush the gums around the surgical sites after every meal.

Question 10

how long do i have to wait before sleeping after wisdom teeth removal?

Accepted Answer

You don't have : To delay sleep.

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