Question 1

what's a way to eat food after wisdom teeth removal?

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Start slowly: Nutrition is important for wound healing after surgery.  Start with a soft diet and drink plenty of fluids.  You can advance your diet and types of food as tolerated.  Some people eat a regular diet immediately following surgery, while others may be more cautious and not try to resume their normal diet for several days after surgery.

Question 2

what is the recovery time after wisdom teeth removal?

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3-7 days: If the extractions are done correctly and you were prepared properly before the extractions with antibiotic rinses and 800 mg of Ibuprofen for 24 hours prior to the extractions,  you recover quickly!

Question 3

what should i eat the day after wisdom teeth removal?

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Soft diet: Mostly common sence, soft diet not to hot or spicy.  Soup, eggs, fish etc...Also dont drink through a straw, it may dislodge the blood clot forming in the socket.

Question 4

what happens before, during and after wisdom teeth removal?

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Consult with OS/DDS: I would recommend a consultation prior to having the teeth removed to answer your questions.  The most important step is to have a consultation prior to surgery to have everything spelled out for you- pre and post-op instructions and what to expect.  Local or general anesthetic, rides there and home, what you can eat/drink, meds, prior, etc.  If being put to sleep- nothing 6 hours before.

Question 5

i want to know if i will be loopy after wisdom teeth removal?

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Loopy: If you are sedated for the procedure yes you will be loopy and need someone to look after your for the first day or two. If done under local you will just need a ride home but you will not be loopy. Talk to your surgeon.

Question 6

what to do if i drank through a straw after wisdom teeth removal?

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Oops...: You should be fine.  If you have any problems or concerns, call the dentist who removed them.

Question 7

what medication is usually prescribed after wisdom teeth removal?

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Depends: For a good % of cases an antibiotic and pain medication will be prescribed. Some may get one without the other.

Question 8

i keep slobbering after my wisdom teeth removal. how do i stop doing this?

Accepted Answer

Numbness ?: Are you "slobbering" because you're numb, or just in general you feel you have more saliva? It may be that your tongue is not accustomed to the new space, and as such, it is a little spastic, allowing saliva to escape. Give it some time, and then call your surgeon if problem persists.

Question 9

tingling after wisdom teeth removal. normal?

Accepted Answer

Wisdom tooth: The nerve could have been damaged during removal, contact the surgeon and let them know, they may decide to put you on steroids.

Question 10

how can you sleep after wisdom teeth removal?

Accepted Answer

Head elevated: Sleeping with your head slightly elevated immediately following the removal of your wisdom teeth will help minimize the postoperative swelling.

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