It's been 56 hours since I had my upper right wisdom tooth extracted, I followed the dentists orders and didn't smoke or suck anything or spit for 24 hours, after 24 hours I did smoke but I have been smoking easily, not fully inhaling. I have rinsed with the salt water and am still taking my pain medication because it feels like I am still swollen. I can't see up in my tooth socket to see if there's a clot but I can see some white color that looks like it's forming on the outside or something. I don't think I should get one since I followed the guidelines, I hope not.
2007-07-12 13:40:11 · 5 answers · asked by It's MIRANDA!!!! 4 in Health ➔ Dental
Sounds like you're on the road to a full recovery! Try gently brushing the area with a soft toothbrush... the 'white stuff' may disappear.
Good luck!
2007-07-16 13:39:17 · answer #1 · answered by CDA~NY 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'd be careful for another day or two. I had that once and it hurt worse than the tooth ache! Good luck.
2007-07-12 20:43:41 · answer #2 · answered by Shari 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have been told to wait as long as 36-72 hours before smoking I dunno the only way to know is to see the dentist.
2007-07-12 20:50:49 · answer #3 · answered by grizzliesgurl 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That's normal. Don't worry about it.
2007-07-12 20:44:32 · answer #4 · answered by Jackolantern 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i don't know what to tell you
2007-07-12 20:43:06 · answer #5 · answered by college gurl 5 · 0⤊ 2⤋