Wisdom teeth?!


Question:

Wisdom teeth?

i'm getting all four of my wisdom teeth taken out on june 15th.
everyone says it hurts really bad after, does anyone have some tips as to what i can do after to make the pain go away, how long it should hurt, what i should eat, and when i can start eating normal foods again??

also, when they put you down what is the process. i HATE needles and i can't imagine getting the I-V for me to get put down.


Answers:

Your recovery depends on your age, the condition of your wisdom teeth, how much they manipulate your mouth during the surgery, and how well you follow the post surgery instructions they should give you.

I'm 37 and had had my wisdom teeth out 3 weeks ago today. They say it is better to have it done when you're younger. The surgery is usually easier and people heal faster the younger they are.

As soon as you're able to take your pain medication and keep it down then do. It is much easier to keep the pain low than to try to get rid of it. If you don't have a high tolerance for pain then ask your surgeon if it is okay to take Ibuprofen between pain medication doses. I had some moderate pain for about 3 days which my surgeon was surprised because he had a hard time removing my bottom teeth. They were severely impacted. After the first three days I experienced mild pain from time to time. I took my medications as prescribed until Sunday morning/the 3rd day. I was tired of feeling doped. The thing that helped was keeping the ice on my cheeks for the 72 hours recommended by my surgeon. I didn't alternate the ice as they had instructed because I was sleeping. What I did was took a bra and wrapped it under my chin and tied it on top of my head. Then I took Ziploc bags of ice and put them in the cups of the bra. It held the ice on both sides of my face and I could sleep without the worry of having to switch or hold the ice on my cheeks. It looks ridiculous, but no more ridiculous than the chipmunk cheeks.

You should be able eat soft foods such as jello, soup, mashed potatoes, and applesauce a few hours after your surgery. I was able to eat mashed potatoes about 8 hours after my surgery. Take it slow on going back to your normal eating habits. You'll know when you're ready. It is different for each person. Always rinse your mouth with a warm salt water solution - usually recommended is 1 teaspoon of salt to 8 ounces of water.

As far as the IV, you should express your fear to the surgeon prior to surgery day. He/she may want you to have an anxiety pill before your appointment or may have some other solution. He/she needs to know that you're afraid. Also, you should refer to it as being put under - "putting down" sounds like they're euthanizing you or insulting you.




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