I am having one wisdom tooth pulled sometime in the next couple of weeks. It is an upper tooth. (I am 35 years old.)The tooth is not impacted. It is broken and has decay. I will be awake during the procedure, with just novocaine to numb the area. The oral surgeon and his assistant said I will not feel pain but I will feel up to about 20 pounds of pressure. This sounds extremely scary to me. Also, he gave me a prescription for Halcion, which he wants me to take before the extraction. I am also nervous about that, as I am very senstitive to medication, but he said all it will do is relax me and that it will also relax my jaw which will make it easier and faster for him to extract the tooth. I want it to be as easy and fast as possible so I am planning on taking the Halcion before my appointment. Has anyone had any experience? I am curious about reactions to Halcion and what to expect to feel when I take it, and about the pain/pressure I may feel, expecially if the tooth breaks.
Has anyone ever taken halcion before a wisdom tooth extraction?
I have not taken that, but I have had a tooth pulled...you will not feel pain, you will only feel pressure....try pushing your cheek where your gums are...thats the kind of pressure you feel. it does not HURT.
Now, I am pretty sure that med is like a Xanax, so you will be RELAXED, nothing more, nothing less.
I am the biggest chicken of all, so I was put to sleep for my wisdoms to come out, it was a piece of cake! But I did have a tooth pulled a few years back and was awake....don't worry he will have it out in like 3 minutes!
Good luck
Reply:Halcion is a benzodiazapine like valium and xanax and is used to treat anxiety. It's also pretty sedating. You'll be pretty out of it for the extraction. If you plan on taking it before leaving home, I would recommend getting someone to drive you to your appointment. You don't know how this medication will effect you and it's best just to be safe.
The novacaine will numb your mouth so you won't feel any pain from the tooth extraction. The halcion will leave you feeling tired, warm, fuzzy and worry free.
It really won't be all that bad. I had 4 wisdom teeth pulled all at once and 2 were impacted. Dental work is never fun, but yours sounds like it should be quick and easy.
Reply:I would forgo the Halcion, that's a sleeping pill - and not necessary (I'd ask for nitrous oxide if it's an option instead). The bothersome bit (to me) is always getting the Novacaine - but your tissues will be deadened to any pain.
http://www.drugs.com/pdr/halcion.html
Monday, November 16, 2009
Easiest time healing from Wisdom Tooth extraction?
Has anyone had a easy healing process from a wisdom tooth extraction? I had two wisdom teeth pulled on Friday and by the end of the night, I felt fine. Saturday, I was in a little pain, but not much. Today, I feel great. I heard so many horror stories, it scared the daylights out of me. Can anyone else relate to what I just went through? So far everyone that I spoke to, had a really hard time healing.
Easiest time healing from Wisdom Tooth extraction?
That sounds great! My only advice would be not to get really hot OR cold for a few days. I always heard that would make the gums set up 'dry socket'. Good luck.
Reply:omg! i remember when my friend had his taken out, his moouth was all puffed up, yeah it only gets better, try not to eat hard foods. so i got question. mine are starting to come in, but they are just below the skin of my gums. Whenever i take a big bite, or when i open my mouth to big it makes a clicking noise, did this happen to you?
back to your question, umm 4-7 days
Reply:I had a bad time with mine, but I had dry sockets.
My husband had his out and you would have never known it if he didn't tell you. He never complained once. I think he took tylenol one time after.
Reply:I'm a dentist.
I'd say that the majority of people who have their wisdom teeth out experience only mild discomfort, provided they are prescribed the appropriate pain medications. I extract bony-impacted wisdom teeth regularly, and it is very infrequent that I get patients coming back to my office complaining of intolerable pain.
You have to remember that people just love to exaggerate, especially when it comes to dental work. It makes their stories more interesting. The reality is that very few things that we do actually hurt, especially since we generously utilize anesthetics.
Reply:I had mine removed about 12 yrs ago, simple experience, no pain, no swelling or dry sockets. I didn't smoke, drink out of a straw, and I rinsed regularly with a water syringe. By the 2nd day I was enjoying a cheeseburger. (Guess I'm a quick healer) Just follow the post-operative instructions the Dr. gave you and you should be fine!
Reply:I was fine with it, couple days and I was up and about. My husband on the other hand, about a week later he was STILL moaning!(lol) What a puss. But..he's adorable....so..
It's a good thing I was the one having the babies ....
Easiest time healing from Wisdom Tooth extraction?
That sounds great! My only advice would be not to get really hot OR cold for a few days. I always heard that would make the gums set up 'dry socket'. Good luck.
Reply:omg! i remember when my friend had his taken out, his moouth was all puffed up, yeah it only gets better, try not to eat hard foods. so i got question. mine are starting to come in, but they are just below the skin of my gums. Whenever i take a big bite, or when i open my mouth to big it makes a clicking noise, did this happen to you?
back to your question, umm 4-7 days
Reply:I had a bad time with mine, but I had dry sockets.
My husband had his out and you would have never known it if he didn't tell you. He never complained once. I think he took tylenol one time after.
Reply:I'm a dentist.
I'd say that the majority of people who have their wisdom teeth out experience only mild discomfort, provided they are prescribed the appropriate pain medications. I extract bony-impacted wisdom teeth regularly, and it is very infrequent that I get patients coming back to my office complaining of intolerable pain.
You have to remember that people just love to exaggerate, especially when it comes to dental work. It makes their stories more interesting. The reality is that very few things that we do actually hurt, especially since we generously utilize anesthetics.
Reply:I had mine removed about 12 yrs ago, simple experience, no pain, no swelling or dry sockets. I didn't smoke, drink out of a straw, and I rinsed regularly with a water syringe. By the 2nd day I was enjoying a cheeseburger. (Guess I'm a quick healer) Just follow the post-operative instructions the Dr. gave you and you should be fine!
Reply:I was fine with it, couple days and I was up and about. My husband on the other hand, about a week later he was STILL moaning!(lol) What a puss. But..he's adorable....so..
It's a good thing I was the one having the babies ....
What should I expect with my upcoming wisdom tooth extraction?
I am scheduled to have my upper left wisdom tooth extracted next Monday. I am very nervous. It is not impacted, and I will be keeping my other 3 wisdom teeth. The one getting extracted has decay and is broken. I will be awake for the procedure. (I was given the option of IV sedation but the oral surgeon said he thinks all I need is oral sedation so he gave me a presciption for a sedative called Halcion that I am to take 1 hour before the extraction, and an antibiotic that I will be starting the day of the extraction.) The surgeon warned me that I may feel about 20 pounds of pressure while he is extracting the tooth, which sounds so frightening to me. He also warned me that the tooth will probably break as he pulls it. I am very nervous and don't know what to expect during %26amp; after the procedure, and if I should be worried about any side effects with Halcion. Also I have a very senstive gag reflex and am wondering if I should be worried about that. Any advice would be greatly appreciated
What should I expect with my upcoming wisdom tooth extraction?
The medication he prescribed is to relax you. He will also be giving you shots of Novocaine to numb it. Yes it is alot of pressure but you will not feel it in the sense of hurting. You will just know he is moving it back and forth to get it out. Also some people have no problem getting wisdom teeth pulled. They come out as easy as the others. The only time there is a problem is if the roots are growing around other teeth roots. This does not sound like your case. If at any time the doctor thinks you can not handle it he will put you under. After the procedure the antibiotics are for possible infection. There may be some bruising but the pain is not that bad. Good luck and do not be afraid.
Reply:expect for a little pain, and you'll be eating soft foods for a while. try eating shakes, soft and cold, it will make you feel better. and if it hurts, just take ibproufen. it will help with the pain, and the swelling. if there is any.
Reply:my answer to you is this don't worry about the extraction if you need to get ti done then do it remember it's important to your health
Reply:I am 79 yrs old and just had a wisdom tooth pulled under a local shot no problem its sore now but minor pain
Reply:It's a common procedure, my friend just went through it. It won't be the most pleasant thing you've ever experienced but it probably won't be the worst either. Be strong and deal with it.. be thankful that in this day and age we have the best treatments, medicines and methods - you imagine what it would have been like having it done 200 years ago! Best of luck xx
Reply:well i got 3 of mine pulled and they gave me a valum to take an hour before hand and then gave me hydrocodones.... and just make sure that you dont eat before hand becuase you will get sick like i did......
Reply:You won't feel anything, the Novocaine will take care of that.
Be warned your mouth will be numb though! My girlfriend felt sorry for me when I had three wisdom teeth out, she bought me a beer, and I couldn't even feel that I was pouring Guinness down my chin!
Reply:i'd have opted for being put to sleep i had two wisdom teeth taken out. they hadn't even come through. they used a miniature jack (like a car jack) to dislocate my jaw then cut my gums open so they could get to the teeth. and i was then stitched up with dissolvable stitches. when i woke from the operation i looked like a chipmunk and had to drink dissolvable paracetamol through a straw, which is not nice even when drunk in one without a straw, i also had to eat sloppy food for 2 days due to not being able to open my mouth properly.
Reply:I was put to sleep and that was worse than the surgery itself because when I woke up, I vomited for like 8 hours. It was horrible. My sister my awake but numb and she was fine. I wouldn't worry about it.
What should I expect with my upcoming wisdom tooth extraction?
The medication he prescribed is to relax you. He will also be giving you shots of Novocaine to numb it. Yes it is alot of pressure but you will not feel it in the sense of hurting. You will just know he is moving it back and forth to get it out. Also some people have no problem getting wisdom teeth pulled. They come out as easy as the others. The only time there is a problem is if the roots are growing around other teeth roots. This does not sound like your case. If at any time the doctor thinks you can not handle it he will put you under. After the procedure the antibiotics are for possible infection. There may be some bruising but the pain is not that bad. Good luck and do not be afraid.
Reply:expect for a little pain, and you'll be eating soft foods for a while. try eating shakes, soft and cold, it will make you feel better. and if it hurts, just take ibproufen. it will help with the pain, and the swelling. if there is any.
Reply:my answer to you is this don't worry about the extraction if you need to get ti done then do it remember it's important to your health
Reply:I am 79 yrs old and just had a wisdom tooth pulled under a local shot no problem its sore now but minor pain
Reply:It's a common procedure, my friend just went through it. It won't be the most pleasant thing you've ever experienced but it probably won't be the worst either. Be strong and deal with it.. be thankful that in this day and age we have the best treatments, medicines and methods - you imagine what it would have been like having it done 200 years ago! Best of luck xx
Reply:well i got 3 of mine pulled and they gave me a valum to take an hour before hand and then gave me hydrocodones.... and just make sure that you dont eat before hand becuase you will get sick like i did......
Reply:You won't feel anything, the Novocaine will take care of that.
Be warned your mouth will be numb though! My girlfriend felt sorry for me when I had three wisdom teeth out, she bought me a beer, and I couldn't even feel that I was pouring Guinness down my chin!
Reply:i'd have opted for being put to sleep i had two wisdom teeth taken out. they hadn't even come through. they used a miniature jack (like a car jack) to dislocate my jaw then cut my gums open so they could get to the teeth. and i was then stitched up with dissolvable stitches. when i woke from the operation i looked like a chipmunk and had to drink dissolvable paracetamol through a straw, which is not nice even when drunk in one without a straw, i also had to eat sloppy food for 2 days due to not being able to open my mouth properly.
Reply:I was put to sleep and that was worse than the surgery itself because when I woke up, I vomited for like 8 hours. It was horrible. My sister my awake but numb and she was fine. I wouldn't worry about it.
Has anyone ever taken halcion before a wisdom tooth extraction?
I am having one wisdom tooth pulled sometime in the next couple of weeks. It is an upper tooth. (I am 35 years old.)The tooth is not impacted. It is broken and has decay. I will be awake during the procedure, with just novocaine to numb the area. The oral surgeon and his assistant said I will not feel pain but I will feel up to about 20 pounds of pressure. This sounds extremely scary to me. Also, he gave me a prescription for Halcion, which he wants me to take before the extraction. I am also nervous about that, as I am very senstitive to medication, but he said all it will do is relax me and that it will also relax my jaw which will make it easier and faster for him to extract the tooth. I want it to be as easy and fast as possible so I am planning on taking the Halcion before my appointment. Has anyone had any experience? I am curious about reactions to Halcion and what to expect to feel when I take it, and about the pain and/or pressure I may feel during the extraction. Thanks!
Has anyone ever taken halcion before a wisdom tooth extraction?
The dentist I work for offers this to our patients if they want it. It is an anti-anxitey drug that will affect each person different. Many patients that come into our office usually do not even remember getting the procedure done. If you do take this drug be prepared to have someone drive you %26amp; pick you up. You will be very wobbly like if you have taken a few drinks. You will most likely sleep it off for the rest of the day. The usual prscription is to take 2 pills ( 0.25 mg) 1 hour prior to dental appt. And eat a nice large breakfast to keep you from vomiting since its a strong pill.
Reply:Can you just be put to sleep?? I would opt for that instead of being awake...I get mine out in 2 weeks (6 teeth!!) and I am getting knocked out! I would feel weird being awake and doped up.
Reply:If I were you I would ask to be put under. I just had 4 removed. It's a very unpleasant experience to be awake during a wisdom tooth extraction, even if you have a "relaxer." But if that's the only way, I would definitely take it. Trust the oral surgeon.
Reply:Your dentist is trained to know what drugs and when they can be used. He also studies the latest methods as required by the Dental Association and your state licensing body, just as physicians are required to do. Trust him.
Stop worrying. Relax. That is the best way to prepare for this.
Reply:I just had 10 teeth pulled Friday in preparation for full dentures. I was not put to sleep however they gave me a series of pills that morning that made me very drowsy. I was aware that something was being done but did not feel anything. I did have to have someone drive me home afterwards. I am the biggest chicken there is when it comes to going to the dentist and this was not as bad as I thought it would be. I go back in a month for the rest of them to be pulled and knowing that they are going to give me the meds I am ok with it. I really don't remember anything that happened.
Has anyone ever taken halcion before a wisdom tooth extraction?
The dentist I work for offers this to our patients if they want it. It is an anti-anxitey drug that will affect each person different. Many patients that come into our office usually do not even remember getting the procedure done. If you do take this drug be prepared to have someone drive you %26amp; pick you up. You will be very wobbly like if you have taken a few drinks. You will most likely sleep it off for the rest of the day. The usual prscription is to take 2 pills ( 0.25 mg) 1 hour prior to dental appt. And eat a nice large breakfast to keep you from vomiting since its a strong pill.
Reply:Can you just be put to sleep?? I would opt for that instead of being awake...I get mine out in 2 weeks (6 teeth!!) and I am getting knocked out! I would feel weird being awake and doped up.
Reply:If I were you I would ask to be put under. I just had 4 removed. It's a very unpleasant experience to be awake during a wisdom tooth extraction, even if you have a "relaxer." But if that's the only way, I would definitely take it. Trust the oral surgeon.
Reply:Your dentist is trained to know what drugs and when they can be used. He also studies the latest methods as required by the Dental Association and your state licensing body, just as physicians are required to do. Trust him.
Stop worrying. Relax. That is the best way to prepare for this.
Reply:I just had 10 teeth pulled Friday in preparation for full dentures. I was not put to sleep however they gave me a series of pills that morning that made me very drowsy. I was aware that something was being done but did not feel anything. I did have to have someone drive me home afterwards. I am the biggest chicken there is when it comes to going to the dentist and this was not as bad as I thought it would be. I go back in a month for the rest of them to be pulled and knowing that they are going to give me the meds I am ok with it. I really don't remember anything that happened.
Has anyone ever taken halcion before a wisdom tooth extraction?
I am having one wisdom tooth pulled sometime in the next couple of weeks. It is an upper tooth. (I am 35 years old.)The tooth is not impacted. It is broken and has decay. I will be awake during the procedure, with just novocaine to numb the area. The oral surgeon and his assistant said I will not feel pain but I will feel up to about 20 pounds of pressure. This sounds extremely scary to me. Also, he gave me a prescription for Halcion, which he wants me to take before the extraction. I am also nervous about that, as I am very senstitive to medication, but he said all it will do is relax me and that it will also relax my jaw which will make it easier and faster for him to extract the tooth. I want it to be as easy and fast as possible so I am planning on taking the Halcion before my appointment. Has anyone had any experience? I am curious about reactions to Halcion and what to expect to feel when I take it, and about the pain and/or pressure I may feel during the extraction. Thanks!
Has anyone ever taken halcion before a wisdom tooth extraction?
My dentist usually prescribes a couple of valium before an extensive procedure. I'm sure your dentist has some reason for prescribing something stronger. Just make sure you use a designated driver. Follow his directions carefully so you do not develop painful dry socket. If he's a good dentist, he'll use enough novacaine; mine certainly does not believe in pain; I call him "Dr. Feelgood."
Reply:The procedure is called oral conscious sedation. It just makes you feel more relaxed.
Has anyone ever taken halcion before a wisdom tooth extraction?
My dentist usually prescribes a couple of valium before an extensive procedure. I'm sure your dentist has some reason for prescribing something stronger. Just make sure you use a designated driver. Follow his directions carefully so you do not develop painful dry socket. If he's a good dentist, he'll use enough novacaine; mine certainly does not believe in pain; I call him "Dr. Feelgood."
Reply:The procedure is called oral conscious sedation. It just makes you feel more relaxed.
Nerve twitching after wisdom tooth extraction?
I am 25 years old and had my wisdom tooth (upper right) extracted 4 days earlier. The procedure hardly lasted 15 minutes and the doctor(dentist) said it went fine. The first day went ok, but since the second day, I have been experiencing constant nerve twitching just below my lower right jaw area. It feels as if someone is pulling a string, and one of my tooths (lower right - 1st molar- which had nothing to do with the extraction) hurts constantly. It feels like someone is hammering it..Its a throbbing pain and the pain is severe. In addition to this, I have constant 'buzzing' on my right ear+pain. Iam not able to sleep, as the nerve twitches are scaring me out. The nerve twitches seem to be getting worse day by day. My right face feels numb and my lips feels funny %26amp; numb aswell. Painkillers (Ibuprofen-400mg %26amp; Parecetemol400mg) work for 2 hours excatly and then I have the same problem again. Have I damaged my nerve? - Iam really scared. Any suggestions would be much appreciated.
Nerve twitching after wisdom tooth extraction?
This is just my opinion. You should definitely call your dentist (oral surgeon) for a post-op appointment immediately because it could be paresthesia, a complication associated with the removal of wisdom teeth. You see, during the process of extracting a wisdom tooth, the nerves can be bruised or damaged. As a result, numbness of the tongue, lip, or chin may occur. There is also possible but not likely reason - atypical neuropathia (atypical face pain) subsequent to surgical removal of impacted third molars. That would explain the twitching pain. Jaw damage is also possible.
Contact your oral surgeon. Hope that helps
Reply:you need to call your dentist and ask him to have you back in to check it out. you might have a dry socket, which is a painful condition that can occur after an extraction. without being a dentist myself, i can't answer the question with any surety.
Reply:If it was your lower teeth we could have suspected a nerve injury
. Since it is the upper teeth, neither the injection nor the surgery comes any where near the mandibular nerve . There is a possibility that your had a muscle pull bcos you were opening the mouth wide. I hope it will disappear in a week or so, if not go to your dentist.
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Nerve twitching after wisdom tooth extraction?
This is just my opinion. You should definitely call your dentist (oral surgeon) for a post-op appointment immediately because it could be paresthesia, a complication associated with the removal of wisdom teeth. You see, during the process of extracting a wisdom tooth, the nerves can be bruised or damaged. As a result, numbness of the tongue, lip, or chin may occur. There is also possible but not likely reason - atypical neuropathia (atypical face pain) subsequent to surgical removal of impacted third molars. That would explain the twitching pain. Jaw damage is also possible.
Contact your oral surgeon. Hope that helps
Reply:you need to call your dentist and ask him to have you back in to check it out. you might have a dry socket, which is a painful condition that can occur after an extraction. without being a dentist myself, i can't answer the question with any surety.
Reply:If it was your lower teeth we could have suspected a nerve injury
. Since it is the upper teeth, neither the injection nor the surgery comes any where near the mandibular nerve . There is a possibility that your had a muscle pull bcos you were opening the mouth wide. I hope it will disappear in a week or so, if not go to your dentist.
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I had a tooth extraction & i was wondering if it's okay to spit my drooling.?
i was drooling a lot but that's what's expected. i am just confuse from the internet if it's okay to spit. i know i should of asked my dentist but it was too late since i couldn't talk after i had the extraction. remember i need to avoid having a dry socket.
is it okay to eat pudding by placing it on my tongue and swallowing it down to avoid the food touching the open space that my tooth once was?
I had a tooth extraction %26amp; i was wondering if it's okay to spit my drooling.?
It is okay to spit, but better to keep packing it with the cotton materials they should have sent you home with. Once they get soggy, pull 'em out and replace with gauze that fits right in the hole with cotton packed around it.
It's ok to eat the pudding, but better if you mix the pudding with milk to get a consistency that would come through a straw that you won't have to suck on too hard to get it in and down. Best is soup/broth, protien shakes, and I liked treating myself to milkshakes. Just make sure you don't have to suck on the straw too hard, because that can lead to dry socket as well.
Get well soon!!
Reply:spitting is not good for a couple of days or so. but, you can let it run out of your mouth, or rinse with warm water. it is ok if the pudding gets in the socket as long as you rinse after. do not create a suction.
POST-OP INSTRUCTIONS
Bite on the gauze for about 30 minutes after your surgery. Do not bite too firmly, just enough to keep the gauze in place. After the blood clot forms it is important to protect it especially for the next 48 hours to avoid dry socket. Drainage for a few days is normal. To minimize swelling and bleeding, keep head elevated (use extra pillows when sleeping). You can brush your teeth the day of surgery. Avoid brushing the surgery site. Any stitches will come out on their own in a week
Rinse your mouth with warm salt water after meals and before bed. Begin a very gentle warm salt water rinses (1tsp. salt for every 8oz. of water). The first day or so, do not swish the water around in your mouth; Instead, move your head side to side to rinse. Do not spit; Let the water flow out of your mouth. If you are watching salt intake in your diet, you may substitute the salt water rinse with a peroxide and warm water rinse. Use a 50/50 peroxide and water solution
NO smoking for 2 days
NO drinking through a straw for 2 days
NO mouthwash for a week
NO excessive spitting
NO vigorous rinsing for at least 48 hours after your surgery
AVOID alcoholic beverages
AVOID greasy foods
AVOID high acidic foods and drinks such as tomatos, orange juice, etc....
DO NOT over exert yourself. It is ok to ride in a car or on a plane
For Pain:
Advil (Ibuprofen) or Aleve (Naproxin Sodium) or Extra-Strength Tylenol (Acetaminophen). Take with food. NO aspirin or aspirin products
For Swelling:
Place an ice bag on side of face where your surgery was, for 30 minutes on, then 30 minutes off. Repeat for 6 hours. After 48 hours, use warm compresses as needed for swelling
Eat soft foods. No chips, pretzels, peanuts, etc.... Stay away from crunchy, chewy or small hard foods, to avoid food particles becoming lodged in the socket. Suggested foods are clear broth, pasta, potatoes, yogurt, baby food, smoothies, pudding, cream of wheat, 7up, Ginger Ale, apple juice
is it okay to eat pudding by placing it on my tongue and swallowing it down to avoid the food touching the open space that my tooth once was?
I had a tooth extraction %26amp; i was wondering if it's okay to spit my drooling.?
It is okay to spit, but better to keep packing it with the cotton materials they should have sent you home with. Once they get soggy, pull 'em out and replace with gauze that fits right in the hole with cotton packed around it.
It's ok to eat the pudding, but better if you mix the pudding with milk to get a consistency that would come through a straw that you won't have to suck on too hard to get it in and down. Best is soup/broth, protien shakes, and I liked treating myself to milkshakes. Just make sure you don't have to suck on the straw too hard, because that can lead to dry socket as well.
Get well soon!!
Reply:spitting is not good for a couple of days or so. but, you can let it run out of your mouth, or rinse with warm water. it is ok if the pudding gets in the socket as long as you rinse after. do not create a suction.
POST-OP INSTRUCTIONS
Bite on the gauze for about 30 minutes after your surgery. Do not bite too firmly, just enough to keep the gauze in place. After the blood clot forms it is important to protect it especially for the next 48 hours to avoid dry socket. Drainage for a few days is normal. To minimize swelling and bleeding, keep head elevated (use extra pillows when sleeping). You can brush your teeth the day of surgery. Avoid brushing the surgery site. Any stitches will come out on their own in a week
Rinse your mouth with warm salt water after meals and before bed. Begin a very gentle warm salt water rinses (1tsp. salt for every 8oz. of water). The first day or so, do not swish the water around in your mouth; Instead, move your head side to side to rinse. Do not spit; Let the water flow out of your mouth. If you are watching salt intake in your diet, you may substitute the salt water rinse with a peroxide and warm water rinse. Use a 50/50 peroxide and water solution
NO smoking for 2 days
NO drinking through a straw for 2 days
NO mouthwash for a week
NO excessive spitting
NO vigorous rinsing for at least 48 hours after your surgery
AVOID alcoholic beverages
AVOID greasy foods
AVOID high acidic foods and drinks such as tomatos, orange juice, etc....
DO NOT over exert yourself. It is ok to ride in a car or on a plane
For Pain:
Advil (Ibuprofen) or Aleve (Naproxin Sodium) or Extra-Strength Tylenol (Acetaminophen). Take with food. NO aspirin or aspirin products
For Swelling:
Place an ice bag on side of face where your surgery was, for 30 minutes on, then 30 minutes off. Repeat for 6 hours. After 48 hours, use warm compresses as needed for swelling
Eat soft foods. No chips, pretzels, peanuts, etc.... Stay away from crunchy, chewy or small hard foods, to avoid food particles becoming lodged in the socket. Suggested foods are clear broth, pasta, potatoes, yogurt, baby food, smoothies, pudding, cream of wheat, 7up, Ginger Ale, apple juice
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