Question 1

is wisdom tooth surgery major?

Accepted Answer

Minor...: In the overall scheme of surgical procedures, this one is minor.

Question 2

suggestions for before and after wisdom tooth surgery?

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Instructions: Before:  Make sure mouth is as healthy as possible.  Brush 2x/day for 2 full minutes by the clock.  make sure you floss daily.  Reduce the bacterial load.
Arter:  Your Surgeon will have written instructions.  Follow them to the letter.

Question 3

how can i stay calm during an upcoming wisdom tooth surgery?

Accepted Answer

You are expressing f: there is nothing to be afraid at all as long as you are going to a board certified oral surgeons. They are expert. Talk to them about your concern. Few years ago I was at a seminar of a very famous public motivational speaker. I will never forget what he said. He said FEAR means Falls Evidence Appearing Real. Relax good luck.

Question 4

how long does it take to recover after wisdom tooth surgery?

Accepted Answer

Depends: It really depends upon how intrusive the surgery is. If the teeth are fully formed and infected, recovery can be prolonged. In general, most people are back to work the next day. Smokers run a higher risk of dry socket, which can form 72 hrs after surgery.

Question 5

please help! i am having wisdom tooth surgery tommorow, any tips?

Accepted Answer

Follow instructions: Assuming you had a consult with the surgeon, follow their advice. You can take a loading dose of an anti inflammatory such as Ibuprofen to keep swelling and pain down, post-op, assuming that is a safe med for you. Don't assume the worst! it's often a quick and uneventful procedure..

Question 6

for what length of time are you supposed to hurt after wisdom tooth surgery?

Accepted Answer

Varies: Healing varies by person and there is no correlation with the difficulty of removal in my experience.  Ovoiding disturbing the blood clot will make them heal faster.

Question 7

is lockjaw caused by wisdom tooth surgery?

Accepted Answer

No: True "lockjaw" is something very seldom seen anymore. It is a very serious result of a life threatening tetanus infection. Most of us receive tetanus vaccine, and also get a tetanus booster if there has been a potentially dirty injury or puncture to the skin.

Question 8

can i smoke weed the night before wisdom tooth surgery?

Accepted Answer

Discuss with dentist: You should discuss this with the dentist who will be doing the extractions.  There may be interactions between the "weed" and the medication that the dentist intends to use.  The safest thing to do is not to smoke for a few days before the extraction since the amount of "weed" in your system can vary depending on the quality of the product.  Unlike prescription drugs, weed is unregulated.

Question 9

can i do camp activities a week after wisdom tooth surgery?

Accepted Answer

Depends: That would depend on the complexity of the surgery. If you still have sutures or swelling you may want to hold off a couple more days or until you get the sutures out and get the ok from your surgeon. If the extractions were fairly simple and you had no sutures or anything beyond some mild discomfort after the extractions then you should be ok to do the camp activities. Don't over do it though.

Question 10

when will my dizzyness go away after my wisdom tooth surgery?

Accepted Answer

Few days: The dizziness may be related to the general anesthesia or sedation drugs. In addition, you may have dizziness from the pain medication you are taking. Don't drive if you are dizzy. Your symptoms should go away a few days after surgery, or when you stop your pain medication.

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