2006-12-28 20:52:47 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Dental
First of all, follow all of your doc's instructions. Make sure you do NOT use a straw for drinking (this will pull out the blood clot that is forming and will make the site continue to bleed). Eat only pudding, applesauce and food you don't need to chew for the first 48 hours. A good source of protein and vitamins is Carnation Instant Breakfast. Try to sleep on an incline (a recliner chair works great!) and keep the icepacks 20 min. on and 20 min off for the first 24-48 hours to keep swelling down. If you smoke DON'T !! This will cause drysocket which is very painful! Also, don't spit! I know the blood will taste nasty and maybe will give you an upset stomach but if you spit you could pull the forming clot out and your back to bleeding again. A good way to help the healing process is to take a teabag (regular NOT herbal), wet it with cool water and place it on the site and gently bite down. The tea contains something that will promote clotting and healing. Make sure you don't bite hard (and don't sleep with them in!). Good luck!
2006-12-29 00:07:34 · answer #1 · answered by Margie M 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I had 4 removed, one tooth was turned sideways, it didn't take more than an hour. I was a bit woozy the first 24 hours but I felt fine afterwards no pain or swelling. The stitches were dissolve-able so I didn't have to go back for a follow up.
I am a wisdom tooth survivor. Take care and just figure you won't be feeling 100% for a day or two. Happy New Year!
2006-12-29 05:04:39 · answer #2 · answered by Tapestry6 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, not really. But, the first one hurt while they were taking it out. Definitely hurt for quite a few days.
About 6 months later, I had another one taken out from a different dentist. I was so freaking out about it, because I knew how much the last one hurt. the second did not hurt at all coming out, however it bled for the next 24 hours which really scared me.
Both times I hurt for about a week, but ended up being ok. I still have 2 more to get out, but that will not happen until I'm desperate. They are causing my no pain, so why bother.
It's not the easiest thing in the world, but do expect to be in pain for a little while. Good luck to you.
2006-12-29 05:10:54 · answer #3 · answered by Karen H 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ask the dentist if he only uses tools that are new or autoclaved in his office. Check for infractions against his license. Ask for Keflex 500 mg taken prophylacticly, ensure the availability of resuscitation equipment to include tracheotomy kit and AED machine. Is he/she a DMD or oral surgeon? Start with those...
Good luck.
2006-12-29 04:59:46 · answer #4 · answered by annoyed_with_the_other_answers 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋