Some of you might know that I've posted a few questions about wisdom teeth. I had my operation today and it was fine. The only thing is what are some tips so I dont get a dry socket. So far Ive only eaten some jello and a milkshake with a spoon. It also feels like there is something loose in the back of my mouth... is this just my tooth because the doc also had to move the teeth in front of the wisdom teeth straight and up
2006-12-01 08:52:58 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Dental
No drinking with straws. No super-hot foods. Go easy on the chewing. The looseness will tighten up soon.
2006-12-01 08:56:22 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Tips for not getting a dry socket:
Don't spit, rinse or suck through a straw for 24 hrs.
Keep your head above your heart (which just means don't lie flat). This will help with the pain when you try to rest.
No tobacco at all for at least 24 hrs.
Put ice on your cheek for 15 mins. then off 15 mins. and this will help w/ the swelling.
Keep the guaze in your mouth for a few hours and only change it when it gets blood soaked.
Hope this helps!!
2006-12-01 16:58:15 · answer #2 · answered by Josi 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
well i got mine taken out almost 2 months ago. and i tried everything not to get a dry socket...but it happend. *at least thats what people tell me i had*..
anyways.. just try to keep it clean(my doc gave me a syringe) and eat pudding,jello and other soft things. but i stuck with jello and pudding. and don't eat red jello!!
i had non-stop pain on the left side of my face. so the doc had to pack it. I couldn't move my mouth too much. but he told me not to baby it.
2006-12-01 17:03:44 · answer #3 · answered by ♥Brown Eyed Girl ♥ 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I really couldn't say, just take it easy and try not to obsess about what is happening with your mouth...
Cheer up, you'll feel better soon!
You should not be getting people to diagnose your ills on the internet...but Cheers, just the same
2006-12-01 16:57:31 · answer #4 · answered by nackawicbean 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
don't suck on anything - straws, cigarrettes, popsicles...anything.
2006-12-01 17:01:57 · answer #5 · answered by Sarah 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋