After wisdom teeth are pulled?
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i had 3 wisdom tooth extracted. Yes it is quite normal for it to bleed a little after one day especially if its from the lower jaw. Semi solid foods are good...if u like porriage or soft rice. I used to drink those complete nutrition drinks like Ensure or Resourse....it taste good and a can keeps u full for about 3-4 hours. And do try to lay off the ciggies for awhile...dont think the smoke make it heal any faster. Good oral hygiene is important too...rinse with an antiseptic mouthwash 3-4 times a day especially after meals
446563
Yeah it will probably hurt some, but they should give you some good pain killers! Also you might not be able to eat very well for a couple of days. I had jaw surgery where they broke my jaw and reset it and all 4 of my wisdom teeth cut out at the same time...talk about hurting.....:(
219261
When a tooth is extracted, a wound will occur in the site of extraction which will heal completely after a week. During the healing process, a local inflammation occurs, as there are lots of bacteria in the place. This immune defense usually involves the local lymph nodes. lymph nodes are organs that help in developing immune cells and activate when a local inflammation is present. The activation of these organs leads to their enlargement and tenderness. This enlargement may be felt as if something is stuck in your throat. you may even experience pain. Other symptoms of tooth extraction are local swelling, pain, chronic hemorrhage and etc. If the problem continues to bother the individual, some dentists suggest an antibiotic therapy, which of course. I hope the answer helps!
598904
I had all four of mine pulled in the Navy, out on the ship - so they didn't even put me out.  Just gave me novacaine (which didn't work - they didn't give me enough, I still felt everything).  Avoid smoking and sucking on things until you are all healed.  Otherwise you'll get dry socket.  I didn't, but I heard it's extremely painful.  Follow your instructions from your dentist, he may tell you not to gargle with alcoholic mouth wash for a while.  When mine were pulled they gave me Tylenol 3 and Motrin 800.  I only used a total of 4 Motrins over the course of 2 days just to keep the swelling down.  I didn't have hardly any swelling, or extra bleeding.  Just keep clean gause in the back.  It was uncomfortable, but not nearly as painful as everyone always says.  I ate Easy Mac, Top Ramen - things of that nature for a couple days.  Something easy to swallow and didn't invole much chewing.  You'll be just fine.\nGood Luck
716302
I have had one wisdom tooth taken out and it was ok.  They gave me an injection and I felt absolutely no pain.\nYou would be under a general anaesthic for this and will not feel a thing.\nSurgery is not as scary as it sounds.  Infact, it is very relaxing.\nYou can always have a drug to help you relax prior to the general anaesthetic.  \nHaving surgery is an amazing thing actually.  It takes just a split second to be anaesthetized and before you know it, you are awake and wondering if they have done you or not.\nYou may feel some pain after surgery but with the right pain killers, you will get through it with no problems.\nObviously, your dentist feels they must come out.\nYou will feel better for it and so will your mouth.\nSpeak to your dentist about the fears you are having.  Speak to others who have had it done. I know my little brother in law(who is just 20) had 4 of his out recently and he is doing great.\nMy 15 year old neice had five teeth removed and she was fine.\nOf course, surgery for the first time is scary but I want to assure you that it's not.\nI find it very relaxing.  You will be in the best of care.\nTry not to worry about it.  Think pleasant thoughts.  Sometimes the drs. and nurses joke around with you to help relax you.\nJust think of it has having a nice sleep while they fix up your mouth.\nGood luck : ) Keep smiling.......your teeth will be beautiful
699247
Hi. Let me explain this to you. Maybe when you understand the science behind it, you will feel better!\n1. Having 3 Wisdom teeth out tomorrow, under LOCAL ANESTHETIC. Will it be very very painful?\nAns: Since its under local anesthetic, I am assuming they have erupted. Right? Then, all it involves is gently lifting them out of the socket. You will be very numb, and will not feel any pain Only some pressure. \n2. Really considering chickening out. Really don't want to do it.\nAns: You have to have them out at some point. Go for it! Once you are in the chair and lying back, you will feel the tension leave our body. Its ok to be anxious. But don't let anxiety stand in the way of your health care.\n3.Really hate needles/injections. Will they hurt? How many will i need?\nAns: You will be fine. Close your eyes. Think of what you like best. Usually its only the sensation of the needle and not real pain. Once you get the first, rest will be a cakewalk!\n4. will there be lots of blood? EEK.\nAns: Its your own blood! Do not be afraid! \n5. Can mum come in with me? I live in England\nAns: I do not know what the dental clinic policy is and how old you are. But your mother can come to the clinic (be in the waiting area) with you and take you home. You will need to take someone with you. Its advisable!\nYOU WILL BE FINE! JUST TAKE A DEEP BREATH. THINK OF THE DAY AFTER. \nYou will have pain meds and the clinic should be able to tell you what you need to and shouldn't do.\nGood luck!
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Man there are some strange answers here. Stitches (unless they are dissolving ones) are usually removed after 7 days because that is usually long enough for the wound to be healed enough to support itself.\nLeaving them longer is not usually a problem, except for the fact that they will start to annoy your tongue. As the wound heals and the swelling goes down the stitch should get looser anyway, so the chances of stitches getting buried with a routine extraction are small. (except if there is soft tissue swelling)\nThe longer they stay, though, the more chance you have of getting food caught around them, which can reduce the speed of healing.\nIf it is only going to be a few extra days, or even an extra week, wait until your dentist returns. There is a lot of benefit in seeing the dentist who placed the stitches, as they will know where they were placed and will be able to remove them easier. I wouldn't be going to the ER for stitch removal unless you are after more pain!
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Call the dentist who extracted the tooth and explain the pain you are still in and ask for a prescription for some pain medication.  Until then, you can take 800 mg of Ibuprofen which is prescription strength.  You didn't mention how long it's been since you had the tooth extracted, so if it's been more than about 5-7 days, get back in to see the dentist as you may have a dry socket which will need to be packed with a special type of medicated gauze in order for it to heal.  It's not uncommon for a dry socket to often hurt moreso than the toothache did.
440453
Not bad.  Just do EXACTLY what they tell you to do after-wards and you should be fine.  And make sure you get good, powerful painkillers for after. \n\nI know people who ate steak for dinner the same day!!\n\nHave them knock you out.  Unless you want to hear and see what they're doing.\n\nImpacted teeth that have to be cracked cause more pain after.  I had two.  \n\nStock up on ice cream, jello, soup, soft foods, mashed potatoes are good. foods you don't have to chew!
889393
How soon post-op? one or two days it is always the same the five Ws (wind,wound,water,walking,wonder drugs).\n\nAfter a 5-7days maybe inflammation from tissue necrosis or an abscess.
785995
They come in later when you're older and with age comes wisdom.  In some people it does anyway.\n\nI had all four pulled at the same time but I felt very little pain.  It was a little sore for a couple days but healed quite fast.
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About 5.  Plan to take the pain medicine as recommended, and when you get home, pack your face in cold packs or ice bags.  The pain will not be as intense if you prevent excessive swelling.\n\nA woman I work with just had one wisdom tooth extracted, and was back to work the next day.\n\nAdditionally, your fingertips provide a natural form of pain relief for most parts of your body.  When you need some relief, firmly grip and pinch one of your fingertips.  If it doesn't provide relief, try another, until you locate the fingertip that relieves your pain.  Then, use that as a drug-free pain reliever.
1027074
im not sure the costs, but they pull the wisdom teeth because they may grow and move and disrupt your other teeth. it will give you headaches, and tooth pain. most people usually always get them removed.
429825
I could possibly be some nerve damage from having your wisdom tooth extracted, it is not unlikely if you had your tooth surgically removed.  I would check with your dentist, but a lot of the time the nerve is just stunned from the surgery and will regenerate to it's normal state.
784036
Best have that checked out right away. I waited to long and it got infected. I was in the hospital for 11 days. (4 in intensive care) the dentist was a local doctor with out much experience. He tried removing the tooth, by pulling it giving me 6 shots of Novocain. it wouldn't come out and he broke it. Leaving small fragments in thus winding up in the hospital.\nThe wisdom teeth are said to be removed as soon as possible. If left they push the other teeth out of alignment causing pain and possible jaw dislocation. Seek Medical help right away, and remember...ice is your friend.
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Going to sleep is way better than being awake for 4 extractions!\n\n1)  Have soft foods on hand for dinner & and the next few days.  Ice cream, yogurt, scrambled eggs, soups.\n\n2)  You might be "weird" when you first wake up so have somebody with you that won't mind!  Weird is acting strange, walking in a different direction -- and vomiting because of the anesthesia.\n\n3)  Follow the oral surgeons instructions.  Don't try home remedies.  They no longer recommend salt water rinses.\n\nI know it's a bummer to have it done but better now than later.
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My wisdom teeth did not completely come in until I was in my 20s.  They took forever to fully grow in.  I did not have to get them removed.  But because they are so far back in my mouth, it is a challenge to brush them properly.  Four years ago I got a cavity on the surface of one facing the back of my mouth.  The dentist could not reach it to fill it (partly below the gum line) so he pulled the tooth.  It was in the top of my mouth, he only used Novocaine.  The noise of the extraction was horrible (crunching) but the pain was minimal.  The upper molars only have one central root. The bottom molars have four roots on each corner.  Most complications arise from not completely getting all of the roots out, dry bone (when there is not flesh over the extraction site), and infection.  Also some people have bone in the way of the extraction or it is damaging nearby teeth.  After my extraction, my dentist used a laser to cauterize the wound and kill the bacteria.  I went home that day with Tylenol and was a little sore for a couple of days, but it was not that bad.