Wisdom tooth extraction question...?

Ok, I went and got a wisdom tooth extracted this morning. I feel better but I am scared to eat anything!!! I am also scared about taking the gauze out. They told me that I would have to be careful as not to loosen the clot forming in the socket or I will be in pain. I am so scared that is going to happen. How do I start feeling more comfortable about it and quit worrying so much about it? And when should I be able to eat without worry?? Thanks!!

Wisdom tooth extraction question...?
i think they mean don't just rip the gauze out because it could be attached to the clotting. Try getting the gauze saturated with warm water and it should come out easier. I don't recall it sticking when I had all 4 of mine out. I had them pulled at 10:00 in the morning and was eating pizza at 5:00 for dinner. You'll figure out how to chew with just your front teeth easy enough. there really is no pain after because there is nothing there. It's your imagination. The sooner you take the gauze out the sooner you'll feel more comfortable. Right now it is the unknown that is scaring you.
Reply:Soup for a day. Don't use any straws and don't smoke. Both of these factors will definitely give you dry socket and it's your worse night mare.
Reply:you can eat as soon as the novacaine wears off. that way you wont bite up your cheeks or tongue because if you cant feel them thats what will happen. eating is fine after that just dont smoke or drink from a straw the suction of doing these things is what can cause dry socket thats all they were talking about. and dont spit either.
Reply:Make sure to take alot of the vicaden that they prescribed you. If they say take 1 every 4 hours then make sure to take 2. You can eat liquid foods, but be very careful. I would wait for atleast 4-5 hours before eating.
Reply:You generally only need to keep the gauze in for about two hours at most. Eat liquids and soft foods (but nothing too hot). You could have things like noodles, mashed potatoes, basically anything you can "chew" by mashing against the roof of your mouth with your tongue. At the office, they should have told you (or whoever brought you, if you weren't alone) what and when you could eat, and how long you could wait until you can eat normal things. If they forgot to tell you, call and ask. There should be someone there who can tell you, or someone who could call you back. I don't remember how long you have to wait before resuming your regular diet. In the meantime, take it easy in general.
Reply:you'll be fine!!!! You do need to change the guaze tho to prevent any infections from leaving the sa,e guaze in too long...follow the directions the dentist gave you in order for proper healing...no drinking thru straws, eat soft foods so no food will get stuck in the gap...swish your mouth after every meal and often!


And if you feel slightly discomforted...take a couple Ibuprofen.





You'll be fine...I promise!
Reply:Hi,


Just got mine pulled too(2 upper plus surgery)...how funny.


My Denist told me that i can eat everything just to make sure i flush with water after i eat to make sure nothing comes in my wound.


I ate soup,crackers,canned fruit and for dinner a reg. meal .


Just pay attention to chew up front and swallow it straight down and to take little bites.


Do you have pain or swelling?I don`t... i was scared cause everybody told me about that big pain and swelling.i only feel minor pain from my surgery.


wheneveryour wound heals(4till10 days) then everything should be back to normal.


Good luck!

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