Tips To Heal Quickly After Wisdom Tooth Removal

Wisdom teeth are the final set of tooth that most people get when teenagers or in their early twenties. However, as much as we want to keep all of our teeth in the mouth, sometimes is inevitable some of them to be removed, especially when it comes to wisdom teeth. They surely are an valuable asset for the mouth when properly aligned and healthy, but sometimes they are misaligned and require professional removal. Anyone over the age of 16 can develop wisdom teeth problems, that is why it is crucial to have your wisdom teeth scanned (by an OPG X-Ray).

Your dentist or oral surgeon may recommend removal of wisdom teeth even before problems develop. Removal of wisdom teeth is done by an experienced oral surgeon to avoid painful and more complicated extraction few years later. To avoid some complications after the wisdom teeth extraction take into account the following tips. 

Watch What You Eat - Stick to a diet consisting only of liquids right after your surgery. Gradually add solid foods to your diet like potato puree, pudding, milk with biscuits, etc. Avoid spicy and hot foods, as well as straws.

Rest As Much As Possible – Take things slowly and relax at home. Wisdom tooth surgery requires longer recovery, so don't rush yourself to return to your normal life. Relax with your head elevated by pillows and don't exercise at least 24 hours after the surgery. Wait a few more days for any strenuous exercise or heavy lifting.

Open Your Mouth - Your mouth will feel stiff right after the surgery, but it's extremely important for you to open your mouth and speak more otherwise, the stiffness can become a problem. The first time you open your mouth after surgery, do it slowly.

Rinse Your Mouth Out With Salt Water - The day after wisdom teeth removal surgery, make a mouth rinse out of warm water and salt. Rinse your mouth with this mixture several times a day, especially after drinking or eating to reduce pain and swelling.

Gauze And Tea Bags For Bleeding Control – After the surgery, you oral surgeon will instruct you to bite down gently on a piece of gauze to reduce bleeding. Twelve hours after the surgery, you can replace the gauze with damp tea bags. Tea leaves will reduce pain and encourage clotting.

Listen To Your Oral Surgeon – Except the aforementioned , always follow the instructions of your dentist. This is important if you want to heal faster and get back to your everyday activities.