The mouth and gums heal incredibly quickly, so if you follow the simple instructions provided by your dentist then you should have no problems.
You will be asked to bite down on sterile gauze for approximately 30 minutes after surgery to ensure the bleeding has stopped. You will probably feel some discomfort and have some swelling for a few days after the procedure, but if you experience significant pain then contact your dentist.
For the first 2 hours after surgery, you should avoid unnecessary talking, eating, and drinking to allow the area time to clot. After this drink plenty of fluids and stick to soft foods for the first 24 hours. You shouldn’t brush your teethor rinse out your mouth for 12 hours after the procedure, and avoid the area of removal when brushing for a few days. Unless the procedure was particularly tricky, you won’t be prescribed painkillers, but you can take pharmacy pain medication as required.
The idea of any dental procedure makes a lot of people nervous, but knowing what to expect can make the experience less worrying. Wisdom tooth removal is now a very common procedure carried out by qualified professionals so there is no need to avoid it.
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