Januari 26, 2017
this video will cover important informationregarding proper post-surgical care for wisdom teeth extraction. if you have been scheduledto have your wisdom teeth removed it will be important to follow these instructionsexactly as we present them. discomfort is normal after the extractionof teeth. if you are not allergic or intolerant to non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs,start taking ibuprofen (also known as advil or motrin) as instructed by your doctor atthe time of your surgery. if you are asthmatic, do not take ibuprofen unless you have toleratedit in the past. if your pain is not controlled by the ibuprofen alone, take your prescribednarcotic in addition. ibuprofen and your prescribed narcotic can be taken together. be certainto take your pain medicines with food, this
will help prevent nausea. remember, narcoticpain medicine will impair your judgment and reflexes.gauze pad(s) should be placed directly over the extraction site(s) and held in place withfirm biting pressure; proper placement will help you not swallow blood, which can makeyou nauseated. replace the gauze pad(s) every 20 to 40 minutes. when the gauze pads havelittle or no blood on them, they are no longer necessary. the amount of bleeding will varyfrom person to person. most of your bleeding will slow within 3 to 4 hours, but small amountof bleeding is common for up to 24 hours. do not rinse on the day of surgery, it mayprolong your bleeding. begin salt-water rinses the day after surgery and continue for 1 week.rinse with warm salt water 6 to 8 times each
day. to make the salt-water solution, dissolve1/2 teaspoon of salt in a small glass of warm tap water.if you have been given an irrigating syringe, start irrigation on the third say followingsurgery. fill the syringe with warm salt water and place the tip of the syringe into theextraction site to clean. do this 3-4 times a day for 2 weeks and lessen as the surgicalsite heals. swelling is normal after surgery and is amajor cause of post-extraction discomfort. swelling typically peaks by the 3rd day andthen starts to resolve; it can be reduced by the use of an ice pack. apply the ice packto the side of your face for 10 minutes; transfer it to the opposite side for another 10 minutes.continue icing the face for the first 24 hours.
do not freeze the skin. ice packs are usefulfor the first 24 hours only. also, keep your head elevated on 2 pillows for 3 to 4 days.these measures will not eliminate swelling, but they help to reduce its severity.to allow blood clots to form undisturbed, do not eat for 2 hours after surgery. startwith clear liquids, such as apple juice, tea or broth. gradually ramp up your diet as tolerated.always cool down any hot foods or liquids during the first 24 hours. if you were sedatedfor surgery, do not eat fatty, creamy or oily foods; these foods may cause nausea. you shouldeat only soft food for the first week: for example, soups, eggs, mashed potatoes andmeatloaf are fine. for 2 weeks (8 weeks if you had lower wisdom teeth extracted), donot eat hard, crunchy or very chewy foods,
such as european breads, pizza crust, steakor jerky, nuts, or popcorn. to help prevent dry socket, do not use a straw for the first3 days after surgery. begin brushing your teeth the day after surgery.it is important to brush all of your teeth, even if the teeth and gums are sensitive.bacterial plaque and food accumulation near the extraction site will delay healing.do not smoke for at least a week. smoking will increase your bleeding; the nicotineand tar in tobacco impairs healing and may cause a dry socket.unless told otherwise, do no vigorous physical activity for three days following your surgery.physical activity increases your blood pressure, which will cause an increase in your swelling,pain, and bleeding. you may gradually increase
your activity, such as jogging or tennis 5to 7 days after your surgery. if there are any serious problems or questions,please call our office at (817) 237-7557.
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