Question 1

please help! tooth pain after wisdom teeth extraction?

Accepted Answer

Tooth pain: If your adjacent teeth hurt following the extraction, they may have been inflamed by the procedure, or the pain may be radiating down one of the alveolar nerves. Best bet is to call the surgeon who extracted the tooth.

Question 2

i need to know what is the problem with my unbearable tooth pain after wisdom teeth extraction?

Accepted Answer

Speak to surgeon: Call and speak to the surgeon who removed your teeth. He\she can prescribe adequate pain medication for you and discuss what else can be done. Your own dentist is responsible for your care and well being and will know best how to answer your question.

Question 3

my gum has separated from my tooth after wisdom teeth extraction. how do they treat receding gums?

Accepted Answer

Consult Periodontist: Receding gums can be treated. Consult with a dental specialist periodontist for proper examination/ diagnosis/ treatment planning.

Question 4

what can i eat 8 days after wisdom teeth extraction?

Accepted Answer

Normal diet: Blood clots should be well attached at this point and a normal diet which does not include hard crusts or tough bony components should be fine.

Question 5

please suggest what foods can i eat after my wisdom teeth extraction?

Accepted Answer

Soft diet: It is important to follow the instructions that your oral surgeon gave after the extraction.  If you have questions then call them.  
You need to eat a soft diet for a few days after the extraction.  You can change to normal foods as you start to heal and feel better.  Listen to your mouth and eat what is comfortable to eat.  But it is important to eat something.  You need the nutrition to heal.

Question 6

teeth do not feel aligned after wisdom teeth extraction. is this normal?

Accepted Answer

Teeth do move: After the pressure from the wisdom teeth are gone, the other teeth may move some.  Generally they settle into a new workable position within a couple of weeks.  If not, then you need to have your dentist evaluate and/or adjust the biting.

Question 7

i have more pain after wisdom teeth extraction, numbess less noticed, what to do?

Accepted Answer

Return to dentist: Return to your dentist who extracted the wisdom teeth. The most common reason for pain after an extraction is a dry socket. This occurs if the blood clot that forms when the tooth is extracted is lost. Treatment involves packing a gauze soaked in a solution that makes the pain improve significantly. Other reasons for pain exist also.

Question 8

wanted to know if all stitches need to be removed after wisdom teeth extraction?

Accepted Answer

Silk, yes: Resorbable, no. As your surgeon which type was placed.

Question 9

why im having fever after wisdom teeth extraction?

Accepted Answer

Possible Infection ?: Fever is usually not a normal part of extraction recovery.  You may have an infection. Call your oral surgeon for a follow up.

Question 10

can you drink kefir after wisdom teeth extraction?

Accepted Answer

Avoid alcohol: I am not familiar with kefir.   The main thing to avoid after extractions is alcohol.
You also want to avoid and hot liquids until the anesthetic wears off.

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