Effectual Tips to Recover After Wisdom Tooth Extraction

Post-extraction care is of utmost importance as removal of a wisdom tooth is a serious surgical procedure.  With proper care after the wisdom tooth extraction, one can avoid complications, such as infection or swelling appreciably. 

A wisdom tooth is often the tooth that lastly comes through and grows at the back of the gums. Due to lack of space, it develops in an abrupt manner, as it sometimes is stuck at unusual angles or get emerge partially. In such cases, one should consult a dentist and get it removed to avoid pain and abnormality.

During wisdom tooth extraction

• Incision of gum tissue for exposing tooth as well as bone 
• Bone blocking access to tooth root gets remove
• Division of the tooth into sections, as pieces are easier to remove sometimes
• Removes the tooth
• Removes debris, if found any by cleaning the tooth extraction site
• Stitches the wound, in some cases to promote healing
• Places gauze over the extraction site that helps in forming a blood clot thereby controlling bleeding

After-effects of extraction

• Bleeding: Small amount of blood oozing generally takes place for 24-48 hours 
• Swelling: Swelling on some body parts, such as mouth, cheeks, or on the face usually takes place for some time.
• Pain: This is bound to happen, due to the tooth’s removal from its original place. However, it will ease out with time and by having the prescribed medicine at time. 
• Nausea and Vomiting: In such a case, you should have liquids sip by sip and that too after an hour of the surgery.
• Muscle spasms: This can cause limitation during opening of mouth as jaw muscles get stiff

Tips to recover

Some of the effectual tips to recover after undergoing extraction method include:

• Take the prescribed medicine on time
• Bite the gauze pads gently but firmly
• Change the gauze pads as soon as they get soaked with blood
• Eat soft and chilled foods like ice creams and yogurt
• Apply ice bags on the affected area for short period at regular intervals. Ice bags also help in reducing the swelling. 
• Avoid the extraction area while brushing your teeth
• Do not lie flat when you want to rest, as it may prolong the bleeding 
• Do not smoke or drink
• Avoid strenuous activities and at least take bed rest for a day