So i got my teeth extracted today?

Question

4 of them. they told me how to care of them, but i feel like its not enough. help ?

Answer 1

Tips for wisdom tooth extraction-

*Take pain meds before the numbness wears off-you will be much happier.

*Keep ice packs on your face for the first 24 hours-20 minutes on, 20 minutes off. This will help with swelling. Bags of frozen veggies work really well.

*Change cotton gauze as needed. If you run out and are still bleeding, moisten a tea bag( any kind of black tea is fine) and bite on that for 30 minutes. The tannic acid in tea will stop the bleeding.

*Do not rinse, spit or drink through a straw for 24 hours.

*Do not smoke for 48 hours.

*Do not eat hard crunchy or things with tiny particles for several days,soft cool foods will be easier( pudding, yogurt, ice cream, popsicles, noodles, mashed potatoes,etc)

* Do not mix pain meds with alcohol.

* Do not exercise vigorously for 48 hours- exercise will increase your heart rate and can cause you to start bleeding again.

*Do not try to stick anything in the extraction sites- you will cause more problems.

* If you are having pain that does not go away ,even with the medication,call your doctor ASAP.

*Take it easy, you just had surgery!

Good luck!

Answer 2

I'm sure what they told you is fine.  It's not the daily hygiene you're used to but you need to give your mouth a break from irritation.  Just be sure not smoke or use a straw and rinse often with warm salt water.  That should protect you from infection and dry socket.

Answer 3

you can't do too much right now...just follow the instructions they gave you and chill for a few days; you do not want to do too much because there is a chance you could get a dry socket and that would be a problem...I know it feels gross not to be able to clean your teeth, but in this case, a few days, or for however long your instructions tell you, will be ok.  Remember not to drink from a straw or spit, take motrin or the prescription they gave you, and you will be over it soon.  take care:-)