Question 1

is it normal to have tooth pain after wisdom tooth removal?

Accepted Answer

It depends: The extraction site may ache for a week or so but the pain should diminish progressively if you have other teeth in the same side with cavities or broken ones they may hurt until they are fixed. Please talk to your dentist.

Question 2

is it common to have sinus pain after upper wisdom tooth removal?

Accepted Answer

Possible: The upper wisdom tooth is located in close proximity to the floor of the maxillary sinus.  In some cases the roots of the wisdom tooth, may actually appear to extend into the sinus.  One of the potential risks associated with the removal of an upper wisdom tooth is possible involvement with the maxillary sinus.  If the sinus was not involved during surgery, the sinus pain should subside.

Question 3

in a lot of pain 5 days after wisdom tooth removal. any tips?

Accepted Answer

Dry socket ?: You need to have the extraction site evaluated by your surgeon. It may be delayed healing or severe inflammation.

Question 4

what to do if i have achey jaw and pain 5 days after wisdom tooth removal?

Accepted Answer

Jaw surgery to: Remove wisdom teeth carries an expectation of several days of post op soreness. At your age, ; depending on the surgical area ; difficulty, it can be up to 10 or even 14  days to be past the "achey" jaw. Your surgeon should have recommended medication to help or rx's. Follow those instructions and keep your mouth rinsed and clean. If your concerns are serious, schedule a post op appt w your doctor.

Question 5

achey jaw and pain 5 days after wisdom tooth removal. is there anything i can take for this?

Accepted Answer

See your surgeon: There are many pain relievers you can take.  See your surgeon to make sure you do not have an infection or a dry socket.  Then he or she can prescribe whatever is appropriate.

Question 6

what to do after a wisdom tooth removal?

Accepted Answer

Get back in the game: Depending on the difficulty of the extractions your surgeon will give specific post operative instructions, but expect to be back to normal within 48-72 hours.

Question 7

how to recover after wisdom tooth removal?

Accepted Answer

Take it easy: Ice packs to reduce swelling. Antiinflammatories for pain and swelling. Gauze to bite on to stop bleeding. Follow the instructions you will be given.

Question 8

what is safe to be eating after wisdom tooth removal?

Accepted Answer

Soft food: Any soft food that is easy to chew; and does not require lots of chewing to digest; and does not get packed into socket, is recommended. Examples are: yogurt, fruits, omelet (or scrambled egg), smoothie (do not use a straw--just drink), soups, mashed potatoes, soft pasta like mac ; cheese, tofu, etc. You may be given a post-op instruction sheet, which may list the food recommendation.

Question 9

what can i actually eat after a wisdom tooth removal?

Accepted Answer

Ice Cream after 3 hr: 1st 3 hours - bite firmly on cotton and hold ice against that side of the face.
After 3 hours - no more biting on cotton, no more ice, eat ice cream.
Next 2 days - warm foods and drinks.

Question 10

what are things i can do after a wisdom tooth removal?

Accepted Answer

Take it easy: For any type of ambulatory surgery, take it easy for a day or two.  Stay away from the surgical sites.  Be careful about any sutures.  Don't disrupt them.  Keep the area clean by rinsing your mouth, but avoid brushing the surgical site.

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