Question 1

is it normal for my jaws to pop after wisdom teeth removal surgery?

Accepted Answer

No: It is not normal for you jaws or TMJ to pop when opening after wisdom tooth surgery.  In order to remove wisdom teeth, the mouth is usually opened and held open widely, which may produce some irritation to the tmjs.  For most patients, the popping usually resolves over a brief period of time following surgery.  If it persists and you have pain, you may want to contact your dentist or surgeon.

Question 2

can people smoke pot a week after wisdom teeth removal and not do damage to the area of surgery?

Accepted Answer

Depends on healing: While i don't condone smoking any thing at any time as it is bad for your overall health... To answer your question.  It depends on how fast you heal.  If the area is completely healed then smoking pot will cause no more or less damage then it would at any other time.  If the area is not completely healed then smoking anything will slow down the healing.

Question 3

hello, i had a wisdom teeth removal surgery 20 days ago, and i can see that i have a hole even if i have stitches. ( the hole isn't in the stitched area ) is that normal ?

Accepted Answer

: The hole probably opened up after the sutures were placed from tissue tension. Have surgeon look at it, but keep food and debris out of this hole.

Question 4

i had a wisdom teeth removal surgery before it pops out 20 days ago and i can see that there is a hole next to the second molar ( not in the stitched area ) is this normal ?

Accepted Answer

: We do not have access to what you are seeing. Please note this yourSurgeon is responsible fornyour Post-Surgical care is an educational site, not a diagnosis and treatment site. The probability is you are just fine, especially if there is no pain, bleeding, or swelling. That said, your Oral Surgeon is responsible for your Post-Surgical care. Call his/her office and explain your concerns.

Question 5

i was put under yesterday for wisdom teeth removal. is horrible neck and back pain after surgery normal?

Accepted Answer

Not really: Maybe your neck was in an awkward position during the surgery and you sustained a bad sprain. If not better with pain meds and heat,rest, then see the dr. for an evaluation.

Question 6

dont want more surgery but it feels like there is tiny piece of bone under my gum after wisdom teeth removal?

Accepted Answer

Get an x-ray: An x-ray reveal whether your suspicion is correct.

Question 7

hi docs, would my lip piercing close if i take out for a wisdom teeth removal surgery?

Accepted Answer

NO: You can put it back in a few days after surgery.
It will take longer to close, unless you just had the piercing recently and it is not full y healed.

Question 8

will my lip piercing close if i take out for a wisdom teeth removal surgery? please help me docs!

Accepted Answer

Depends: It will depend on the amount of time the ring is out.  Discuss with your doctor prior to the procedure.

Question 9

is major bruising and jaw tightness after wisdom teeth removal normal?

Accepted Answer

It can be: Bruising of the facial tissues and tightness of the jaws can be a common finding following the removal of impacted wisdom teeth.  The degree of bruising and jaw tightness may be dependent upon your complexion, any medications you are taking that can prolong bleeding, the position of your impacted teeth, and the surgical technique as well as experience of your dentist or surgeon.

Question 10

getting wisdom teeth removal surgery while on birth control pills... what potential issues could arise from this? im worried?

Accepted Answer

Should be no issues: Discuss your concerns with the oral surgeon who is going to treat you.

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Hello, i had a wisdom teeth removal surgery 20 days ago, and i can see that i have a hole even if i have stitches. ( the hole isn't in the stitched area ) is that normal ?

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I had a wisdom teeth removal surgery before it pops out 20 days ago and i can see that there is a hole next to the second molar ( not in the stitched area ) is this normal ?

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I was put under yesterday for wisdom teeth removal. is horrible neck and back pain after surgery normal?

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Dont want more surgery but it feels like there is tiny piece of bone under my gum after wisdom teeth removal?

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Will my lip piercing close if i take out for a wisdom teeth removal surgery? please help me docs!

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Is major bruising and jaw tightness after wisdom teeth removal normal?

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Getting wisdom teeth removal surgery while on birth control pills... what potential issues could arise from this? im worried?

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