Wisdom teeth?!

Wisdom teeth?

i'm getting my wisdom teeth surgically removed tomorrow...either 2 or 4, not sure yet, but they're gonna most likely put me out completely. any suggestions on improving the recovery process? and how long does it take to recover??

3 weeks ago
and how do they put you under? through a shot in the arm or what?

I got my wisdom teeth out about a month ago. I must say it wasn't the most pleasant experience. Just make sure you keep ice on it constantly for the first 48 hours, even sleep with it, or your face will swell up like a chipmunks'. They give you great pain meds! Eat only soft foods and nothing with little chunks in it...like corn, or sunflower seeds, they might fall into the holes in your gums, i had a sunflower seed stuck in my gums for almost a week....gross. Use lots of mouth wash only after the first 24 hours. Don't suck on a straw for 2 weeks, and avoid spitting. You want to keep the blood clot in your gums!! Otherwise you'll get dry sockets...very very painful. Best of luck to you, and just remember the first two days are the worst, it get better from there.