A 39-year-old member asked:
i will get my wisdom teeth taken out. i have five of them. any suggestions for a speedy recovery?
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Dr. David Eidman answered
37 years experience Dentistry
Post-extraction: Listen to the dr's instructions! no smoking post-op is paramount. Typically, no rinsing for 24 hours is advised. A soft diet, avoiding very hot foods/liquids is also helpful. And rest. Lay off the treadmill for a little while.
Answered on Mar 22, 2014
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