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How can you sleep after wisdom teeth removal?
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Head elevated: Sleeping with your head slightly elevated immediately following the removal of your wisdom teeth will help minimize the postoperative swelling.
Answered 6/29/2013
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It is recommended: to use of ice packs and sleeping with the head in an elevated position.
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