This video will cover important information regarding proper post-surgical care for wisdom teeth extraction. If you have been scheduled to have your wisdom teeth removed, it will be important to follow these instructions exactly as we present them. Show
Discomfort is normal after the extraction of teeth. If you are not allergic or intolerant to non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, start taking ibuprofen (also known as Advil® or Motrin®) as instructed by your doctor at the time of your surgery. If you are asthmatic, do not take ibuprofen unless you have tolerated it in the past. If your pain is not controlled by the ibuprofen alone, take your prescribed narcotic in addition. Ibuprofen and your prescribed narcotic can be taken together. Be certain to take your pain medicines with food, this will help prevent nausea. Remember, narcotic pain medicine will impair your judgment and reflexes. Gauze pad(s) should be placed directly over the extraction site(s) and held in place with firm biting pressure; proper placement will help you not swallow blood, which can make you nauseated. Replace the gauze pad(s) every 20–40 minutes. When the gauze pads have little or no blood on them, they are no longer necessary. The amount of bleeding will vary from person to person. Most of your bleeding will slow within 3–4 hours, but a small amount of bleeding is common for up to 24 hours. Do not rinse on the day of surgery, it may prolong your bleeding. Begin saltwater rinses the day after surgery and continue for 1 week. Rinse with warm salt water 6–8 times each day. To make the saltwater solution, dissolve ½ teaspoon of salt in a small glass of warm tap water. If Peridex™ rinse is prescribed, this should be used twice per day as instructed. If you have been given an irrigating syringe, start irrigation on the fifth day following surgery. Fill the syringe with warm salt water and place the tip of the syringe into the extraction site to clean. Do this 3–4 times a day for 2 weeks and lessen as the surgical site heals. Swelling is normal after surgery and is a major cause of post-extraction discomfort. Swelling typically peaks by the third day and then starts to resolve; it can be reduced by the use of an ice pack. Apply the ice pack to the side of your face for 10 minutes; transfer it to the opposite side for another 10 minutes. Continue icing the face for the first 24 hours. Do not freeze the skin. Ice packs are useful for the first 24 hours only. Also, keep your head elevated on 2 pillows for 3–4 days. These measures will not eliminate swelling, but they help to reduce its severity. Prior to taking your meds, remove the gauze and eat something soft but substantial, such as mashed potatoes, refried beans, pasta, or oatmeal. After eating, replace the gauze, wait about 30 minutes, and then take your medications. Always cool down any hot foods or liquids during the first 24 hours. If you were sedated for surgery, do not eat fatty, creamy, or oily foods; these foods may cause nausea. You should eat only soft food for the first week: for example, soups, eggs, mashed potatoes, and meatloaf are fine. For 2 weeks (8 weeks if you had lower wisdom teeth extracted), do not eat hard, crunchy, or very chewy foods, such as European breads, pizza crust, steak or jerky, nuts, or popcorn. To help prevent dry socket, do not use a straw for the first 3 days after surgery. Begin brushing your teeth the day after surgery. It is important to brush all of your teeth, even if the teeth and gums are sensitive. Bacterial plaque and food accumulation near the extraction site will delay healing. Do not smoke for at least a week. Smoking will increase your bleeding; the nicotine and tar in tobacco impair healing and may cause a dry socket. Unless told otherwise, do no vigorous physical activity for 3 days following your surgery. Physical activity increases your blood pressure, which will cause an increase in your swelling, pain, and bleeding. You may gradually increase your activity, such as jogging or tennis, 5–7 days after your surgery.
If you bring up the subject of wisdom teeth with your family or friends, you will likely hear any number of horror stories about their experience with a wisdom tooth extraction or even that of a friend of a friend. In most cases, these stories are greatly exaggerated out of a sense of fear about the process. These overblown stories are often told with such gusto that patients who need their wisdom teeth removed frequently put off the procedure until the situation becomes more complicated and problematic. The following addresses common misconceptions about wisdom teeth and wisdom tooth removal. Myth: All wisdom teeth need to be removed.As long as the tooth is properly aligned and healthy, it does not necessarily have to be removed. Wisdom teeth do need to be removed if they only partially break through the gum or if they are emerging at an abnormal angle. These issues can cause pain and threaten the health of the surrounding teeth. A dental X-ray can reveal if you have wisdom teeth hidden in the soft tissue of your gums or buried deep within the jaw bone. Approximately 85 percent of people with wisdom eventually have them removed. Myth: Everyone has wisdom teeth.Whether you have wisdom teeth or not is a matter of genetics. Approximately two-thirds of the population has wisdom teeth while the remaining one-third does not. Myth: Wisdom teeth arrive along with the rest of the adult teeth.In most cases, wisdom teeth erupt between a person’s late teens and mid-twenties. Myth: Removing wisdom teeth is painful.Removing wisdom teeth is typically no more uncomfortable than any other dental procedure. Dentists offer everything from mild sedation to twilight sedation to help patients remain calm and relaxed. Local anesthetics are used to numb the area during the procedure. For most patients, any swelling or discomfort after the extraction can be controlled with over-the-counter pain relievers and will typically resolve within a day or two. Patients with more complicated extractions involving nerve interference or unerupted teeth may be given prescription pain medication. Myth: It is best to drink from a straw while recovering from a wisdom tooth extraction.You should not use straws until you have completely healed from the extraction. The pressure created by drinking through a straw can dislodge the blood clot at the site of the extraction, which can lead to a painful condition known as dry socket. Myth: It is okay to smoke within a couple of hours of a wisdom tooth extraction.Having a wisdom tooth removed is a good time to try to quit smoking altogether. Although the first 72 hours are the most critical, it is best to avoid smoking for at least five days to reduce your risk of dislodging the clot and developing dry socket. Smoking also reduces blood flow to the extraction site, which can compromise healing. Myth: Wisdom teeth should be removed at an early age.Age is not the sole determining factor on when wisdom teeth should be removed. A dentist can help you determine if and when you should have a wisdom tooth extracted based on your symptoms and the potential for complications. Myth: Wisdom tooth extraction is expensive.We will let you know the exact cost of your wisdom tooth extraction during your initial consultation. We accept most major dental insurance plans as well as MasterCard, Visa, American Express, and Discover. If the out-of-pocket cost is problematic, we may be able to set up payment arrangements. At Hinsdale Dental, we offer a full range of preventative, emergency, restorative, and cosmetic dental services to ensure that you and your family enjoy a lifetime of good oral health. Contact us today to schedule an appointment. Return to Blog Can I drink out of a straw 2 weeks after tooth extraction?It is important to allow blood clot formation of the surgery site. DO NOT drink with a straw, smoke cigarettes or suck on hard candies for a minimum of three days. This can rupture the blood clot, which can be detrimental to the healing process. DO NOT rinse or spit for 24 hours.
When can you start drinking from a straw after wisdom teeth?Avoid using straws for at least one week after your wisdom teeth extraction to avoid causing dry socket. The sucking motion required to use a straw can dislodge the much- needed blood clot covering your surgery site.
What can I do 2 weeks post wisdom teeth?2 Weeks After Surgery
You can go back to eating pretty much all of your favorite foods, and brushing and flossing your teeth normally. It will still take a bit longer for the underlying extraction site to fully heal, but this process will continue without you having to do anything special to care for your mouth.
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Can i use a straw 2 weeks after wisdom teeth
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