Question 1

how long after removing wisdom tooth can i eat hard foods again?

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Usually after 24-48: Hours you can begin to eat more normally. After wisdom tooth surgery  i tell my patients to stay with liquids and very soft food for 24 hours and then move into your regular diet over the next few days. You may read my detailed oral surgery post op suggestions at www.Drleehinson.Com and go to post operative section. Good luck!

Question 2

i was wondering is it normal to bleed 5 hours after removing a wisdom tooth?

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Bleeding: Minimally or just oozing, probably. More than that, no. Use gauze pads with gentle pressure, or even better a wet tea bag over the sockets for 45 minutes. Better to sit than lie down. Limit physical activity. Do not rinse, spit or suck through a straw the first day or two. If still a problem, contact the doctor who treated you.

Question 3

does removing wisdom tooth change facial structure?

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Wisdom Tooth: It is highly unlikely that it would affect your facial structure.

Question 4

hi i am trying to find out if you need a wisdom tooth removing when the the problem is it is sharp, can it be filed down instead i want my teeth?

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Yes: It can just be filed or filled depending on size of cause.

Question 5

why did my dentist recommend removing second molar instead of wisdom tooth?

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Ask ur dentist: Maybe the second molar is unrestorable. So hard to answer these questions with any sort of accuracy without being able to see you and the tooth. If you would like a second opinion, see another local dentist who can take a look.

Question 6

went to the dentist just to check my teeth and i ended up after removing a wisdom tooth. need tips to help it recover?

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Follow dentist's : Written instructions after an extraction. Avoid strenuous activity to include heavy lifting. Just plan to take it easy. Avoid activities that create suction (smoking or sucking from a straw). Don't swish vigorously. Avoid alcohol ; hot beverages. A soft or liquid diet would be good. Your dentist/ oral surgeon likely provided you w gauze to apply pressure with if you start bleeding.

Question 7

removed left impacted wisdom tooth last yr - cause facial asymmetry (left side noticeably thinner). will removing right 2nd molar correct this?

Accepted Answer

Unknown: You assume that what happened on the left is going to happen on the right... The position of the teeth may be different, the procedure may be different, the healing may be different. Discuss with the oral surgeon... They may be able to shed some more light on the potential outcome.

Question 8

my sons mouth is swollen at back wisdom tooth giving him problems does key care plus cover procedures for removing tooth. ?

Accepted Answer

Wrong place: This site is to provide general health care information. It is not a health insurance clearing house. Most of the participating practitioners practice in the US and have no knowledge of Insurance Companies elsewhere. Please call your Insurer's patient help line for coverage information.

Question 9

for what reason can't a dentist simply remove the second molar just before the wisdom tooth instead of removing the wisdom tooth that is impacted?

Accepted Answer

Second molars: He\she can. However, the wisdom tooth would rarely move into the same position previously occupied by the second molar, thereby creating spaces and potential caries and periodontal problems. We wish it were that simple and easy. The wisdom teeth are usually smaller and due to their root formation, less stable and strong. Timing would be crucial when this is attempted. Orthodontics might be needed.

Question 10

facial asymmetry-left side thinner. chewing & sleeping w/ right side for past yr after removing left impacted wisdom tooth. could this be the reason?

Accepted Answer

Favoring right side: Could cause the chewing muscles on this side to develop more, but is usually subtle. Good idea to check into the reason why you are not able to chew in more balanced fashion.

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Went to the dentist just to check my teeth and i ended up after removing a wisdom tooth. need tips to help it recover?

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Removed left impacted wisdom tooth last yr - cause facial asymmetry (left side noticeably thinner). will removing right 2nd molar correct this?

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My sons mouth is swollen at back wisdom tooth giving him problems does key care plus cover procedures for removing tooth. ?

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For what reason can't a dentist simply remove the second molar just before the wisdom tooth instead of removing the wisdom tooth that is impacted?

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