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What can you do to sleep comfortably after a wisdom teeth extraction?
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No problem: You should have very little problem sleeping after an extraction. If you have pain your dentist can prescribe the appropriate medication. It's always a good idea to put a towel on your pillow in case you have a little blood come out of your mouth on the first night.
Answered 8/19/2013
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Follow Instructions: Most patients having wisdom teeth removed will usually have some gauze sponges placed over the extraction sites. It is not advisable to sleep with the sponges in the mouth. Sleeping with your head elevated on two pillows will help with the swelling. The pain medication prescribed for you can also allow you to rest and sleep comfortably.
Answered 9/17/2017
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