5 Post-Op Care Tips for Wisdom Tooth Removal

1. 5 Post-Op Care Tips for Wisdom Tooth Removal www.dentalx.ca

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3. Wisdom tooth extraction is a debilitating thing. Being a much-dreaded procedure, dentists recommend it only as a last resort to serious dental complications. www.dentalx.ca

4. But having had it removed, there are a few things that you can do to manage the pain and fasten the recovery.  www.dentalx.ca

5. For everybody who has just had a wisdom teeth removal Toronto procedure done, here are some highly effectively post-op care instructions that can bounce you back to your normal life in a jiffy. Here are 5 things every patient needs to do while in convalescence. www.dentalx.ca

6. 1. Bleeding is quite common on the first day post-surgery. That’s nothing to be alarmed of. What you must avoid doing though to not worsen the bleeding is excessive spitting.  www.dentalx.ca

7. This can cause the blood clot that is stopping the bleeding to release out of the socket. Replace the gauze as and when instructed. www.dentalx.ca

8. 2. Take your medicines systematically as your doctor recommends. If you are not in any pain medication, OTC analgesics like Tylenol may help.  www.dentalx.ca

9. However, if you are on prescription medication for the pain, there is no need to use additional pain killers. You can cold compress the jaw with an ice pack couple times a day to keep the pain in check. www.dentalx.ca

10. 3. Post-surgery, there will be swelling and bruising. The amount of swelling varies from person to person. In most cases, the swelling of the cheeks vanish after 4 to 5 days.  www.dentalx.ca

11. Until then, follow your doctor’s instructions. Most surgeons recommend ice pack compression for the swelling. The bruising however may take longer to disappear. www.dentalx.ca

12. 4. Although physical activities do not seem to have a direct connection with your teeth, post removal, doctors recommend their patients to take the rest of the day off. www.dentalx.ca

13. You can return to your normal routine the next day, but you must avoid any physical exertion the first week after the surgery at least. Any strenuous physical exercise can restart the bleeding. www.dentalx.ca

14. 5. Your diet needs to be changed to adjust to the care instructions for at least some time. The first day, patients are allowed to eat nothing except soft food. Yoghurt and applesauce are good options for the first 24 hours. www.dentalx.ca

15. A semi-soft diet can be started from the second day onward but you must avoid hard, chewy and spicy food until the bruising is healed. Drink plenty of fluids, but skip caffeinated drinks, alcoholic drinks and hot beverages the first day. www.dentalx.ca

16. These coupled with after-meal mouth-rinsing should ensure a quick and permanent recovery. www.dentalx.ca

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