I've just had my Wisdom tooth out... what should I be doing for the next few days?

Question

It was done in a small area of Russia, and I could not understand my dentist!

When should I start eating?

Answer 1

keep rinsing your mouth with a mild salt solution, eat soup and soft bread until you feel ok

Answer 2

Keep the gauze in the hole where the tooth was until it stops bleeding.  Keep rinsing your mouth out with salt water for a few days.  It may bleed slightly for a few days, no need to worry.  No smoking!  Keep the area free of food so it can heal.  If you apply a wet tea bag to the area and bite down slightly, it will help heal quicker--the tannic acid in the tea bag.  After a couple of days, you be fine and ready to go.  If you are hungry, you can eat, try to avoid the area where the tooth was.