After you have had your wisdom teeth removed you may experience:
swelling (inflammation) of your mouth and cheeks – this will be worse for the first few days but will gradually improve; gently pressing a cold cloth to your face will help reduce the swelling
a stiff, sore jaw – this should wear off within 7 to 10 days; the skin around your jaw may also be bruised for up to two weeks
an unpleasant taste in your mouth
tingling or numbness of your face, lips or tongue (although this is rare)
pain, which may be severe if the extraction was complicated
Self care advice
To help reduce pain and assist your recovery, you may wish to:
relieve the pain using painkillers, such as paracetamol or ibuprofen (always read and follow the manufacturer’s dosage instructions)
avoid strenuous activity and exercise for a few days
use an extra pillow to support your head and provide extra comfort at night
avoid rinsing, spitting and drinking hot drinks, or anything else that may dislodge the blood clots that form in the empty tooth socket, because they help the healing process
avoid smoking and drinking alcohol
eat soft or liquid food for a few days and chew with your other teeth
gently rinse the extraction site after 24 hours, and then regularly, with antiseptic mouthwash
Returning to normal
After your wisdom teeth have been removed, and any swelling and bruising has disappeared, your mouth and face should return to normal.
You will usually be able to brush your teeth normally after a few days. Make sure that you finish any course of antibiotics that you've been given.
A check-up appointment may be arranged a week or so after the procedure. At this point, any remaining stitches may be removed. You should report any excess bleeding, severe pain or any other unusual symptoms to your dentist or oral surgeon immediately.
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Thank you for the great tips! My nephew is getting his wisdom teeth removed next week and is nervous because he has heard nothing but horror stories from the kids at school. While we are sure that the surgery itself will go smoothly, my sister and I want to make sure he has the best possible experience recovering from the surgery. I will have to make sure that he has extra pillows and abstains from and strenuous activities for a few days--something not easily done by a fifteen year old boy! http://www.greenmountaindentistry.com/dental-services.shtml
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