Question 1

i had an upper wisdom tooth extraction (both upper wisdom teeth) a little over a week ago, and i wanted to know when it would be okay to eat crunchy foods again (ie. chips, crackers, and nuts)?

Accepted Answer

: My 1st reaction would be to give it anther week. However only your Oral Surgeon knows the intensity off our surgery and your projected recovery curve. Your Surgeon is responsible for the post-surgical care to which you are entitle. Call him/her.

Question 2

can periapical xrays show location of the lingual nerve in relation to the lower wisdom teeth? are they ever used in planning wisdom tooth extraction?

Accepted Answer

Sometimes: A panoramic full face Xray would be preferable with a full cadcam evaluation as the penultimate diagnostic aid

Question 3

what to do after wisdom teeth removal?

Accepted Answer

Post op instructions: Your oral surgeon will give you a list of dos and don'ts for you to follow.

Question 4

what should i eat after wisdom teeth removal?

Accepted Answer

A good "rule" to : Follow for the first week - anything that you can very easily separate with a fork only, you can eat.  This opens the door to a variety of breakfast, lunch and dinner foods.  

Sutures present -soft only.  No sutures placed - then whatever you can tolerate comfort-wise.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

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 6

what is the recovery time after wisdom teeth removal?

Accepted Answer

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 7

what should i eat the day after wisdom teeth removal?

Accepted Answer

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 8

when can i return to work after wisdom teeth removal?

Accepted Answer

Usually Next Day: The jaws will be sore for a while, but by next day regular pain meds (tylenol, advill, aspiran, etc) should be enough. The swollen face may take 2-5 days to return to normal. Protect the extraction site with rinses after meals and at bed time.

Question 9

any home remedies for after wisdom teeth removal pain?

Accepted Answer

Ice: Ice pack will help to dull the pain, 20min on 20min off, keep you head elevated.  Otherwise rx pain meds could help as well.

Question 10

can i lift weights 3 weeks after wisdom teeth removal ?

Accepted Answer

: If you did before should be OK.  I assume you were not using anything in your mouth to lift weights to strengthen you neck muscles?

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I had an upper wisdom tooth extraction (both upper wisdom teeth) a little over a week ago, and i wanted to know when it would be okay to eat crunchy foods again (ie. chips, crackers, and nuts)?

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Can periapical xrays show location of the lingual nerve in relation to the lower wisdom teeth? are they ever used in planning wisdom tooth extraction?

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What to do after wisdom teeth removal?

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What should i eat after wisdom teeth removal?

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What should i eat the day after wisdom teeth removal?

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When can i return to work after wisdom teeth removal?

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Any home remedies for after wisdom teeth removal pain?

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Can i lift weights 3 weeks after wisdom teeth removal ?

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