{"id":5816,"date":"2024-03-12T18:54:40","date_gmt":"2024-03-12T18:54:40","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/gnathosdental.in\/?p=5816"},"modified":"2024-03-12T18:54:40","modified_gmt":"2024-03-12T18:54:40","slug":"home-care-tips-following-wisdom-tooth-extraction","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.gnathosdental.in\/blogs\/home-care-tips-following-wisdom-tooth-extraction\/","title":{"rendered":"Home Care Tips Following Wisdom Tooth Extraction"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Wisdom teeth, the molars that develop at the back of your mouth are a normal part of your mouth development. They rarely cause trouble, except in some cases, where they come at an angle and push into the neighbouring tooth or gum, causing pain and discomfort.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Wisdom tooth extraction is a minor oral surgical procedure people commonly undergo as a measure to prevent future oral issues or if they have such an impacted <\/span><b>wisdom tooth<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. If you have undergone wisdom tooth surgery, it will usually take around five days for the swelling to come down and two weeks for complete healing.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Caring for the wound left by the surgery is a crucial part of the healing process. Recovery usually happens gradually, with some improvement seen every day. Bruising, pain, and swelling are normal and will take time to heal. In addition, you may also experience a tightness in the jaw.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This blog will focus on the home care tips you need to follow to speed your recovery and prevent unnecessary complications like developing an infection or continued pain and swelling.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Care Tips To Follow At Home Post Wisdom Tooth Removal<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Following these home care tips after <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/gnathosdental.in\/our-services\/wisdom-tooth-removal\/\">wisdom tooth removal<\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> will reduce your recovery time\u00a0 and reduce pain and discomfort:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Managing bleeding<\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">After the surgery, you may notice a slight bleeding or redness in the saliva, which is common. For excessive bleeding, doctors place a gauze pad over the site for around 30 minutes. Staying calm, sitting upright, and avoiding exercise will help minimize bleeding.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Taking care of pain<\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For moderate pain, take the medication prescribed by your oral surgeon, which may include antibiotics. Don\u2019t take medications if you are experiencing any side effects, such as a rash on your skin. With each succeeding day, your pain should lessen. If it doesn\u2019t, meet your oral surgeon immediately.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-5818 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/gnathosdental.in\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Taking-care-of-pain.jpg\" alt=\"Taking care of pain\" width=\"756\" height=\"504\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.gnathosdental.in\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Taking-care-of-pain.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.gnathosdental.in\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Taking-care-of-pain-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.gnathosdental.in\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Taking-care-of-pain-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 756px) 100vw, 756px\" \/><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Treating swelling<\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You may see swelling around your mouth, cheeks, and sides of the jaw, which is the body\u2019s normal reaction to surgery. You may apply an ice pack to minimize the swelling. The right method is to apply for 20 minutes, and then stop applying the ice pack for another 20 minutes. Continue this process till you get relief.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Stitches or dry socket<\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The stitches help to reduce bleeding and facilitate the healing process. Even if the stitches become dislodged, you can discard them without being too concerned. The stitches will eventually be removed a week after the surgery. Sometimes, a blood clot may get dislodged prematurely from the tooth socket. Known as a dry socket, it may cause pain at the surgical site for which you need your oral surgeon&#8217;s intervention.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Nausea or vomiting<\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you feel nauseous, avoid taking anything through your mouth, including the prescribed medicines, for at least an hour. Take foods and medicine only after the nausea subsides.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Diet After The Wisdom Tooth Extraction<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your oral surgeon will advise you to follow these tips following the <\/span>wisdom tooth<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> surgery:<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-5819 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/gnathosdental.in\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Diet-After-The-Wisdom-Tooth-Extraction.jpg\" alt=\"Diet After The Wisdom Tooth Extraction\" width=\"716\" height=\"716\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.gnathosdental.in\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Diet-After-The-Wisdom-Tooth-Extraction.jpg 2000w, https:\/\/www.gnathosdental.in\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Diet-After-The-Wisdom-Tooth-Extraction-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.gnathosdental.in\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Diet-After-The-Wisdom-Tooth-Extraction-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.gnathosdental.in\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Diet-After-The-Wisdom-Tooth-Extraction-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.gnathosdental.in\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Diet-After-The-Wisdom-Tooth-Extraction-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.gnathosdental.in\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Diet-After-The-Wisdom-Tooth-Extraction-1536x1536.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 716px) 100vw, 716px\" \/><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fruit juices and acidic foods that can irritate the surgical site<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Take only a soft and cold diet 24 hours after the procedure<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Try not to miss even a single meal as it will give you the strength<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Spicy foods\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fizzy drinks\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sharp or hard foods like chips or popcorn<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Avoid drinking liquids using a straw, as sucking can dislodge the blood clot. Drinking from a glass is advisable<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Try to get five to six glasses of liquid daily<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Eat only soft foods and chew them away from the surgical site. Suitable foods include milkshakes, smoothies, soups that are not too hot, mashed bananas and potatoes<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Oral Hygiene Tips<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It is natural for food to get stuck at the place where your tooth was removed, and keeping the area clean can be challenging. But, maintaining hygiene will facilitate quicker healing.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These tips will help keep the site clean:<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span>Gargle with an antiseptic mouthwash to avoid infection. However, be careful not to rinse vigorously<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Use warm water and salt to reduce swelling and soothe your gums 24 hours after the procedure,<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-5820 \" src=\"https:\/\/gnathosdental.in\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Oral-Hygiene-Tips.jpg\" alt=\"Oral Hygiene Tips\" width=\"630\" height=\"630\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.gnathosdental.in\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Oral-Hygiene-Tips.jpg 2000w, https:\/\/www.gnathosdental.in\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Oral-Hygiene-Tips-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.gnathosdental.in\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Oral-Hygiene-Tips-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.gnathosdental.in\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Oral-Hygiene-Tips-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.gnathosdental.in\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Oral-Hygiene-Tips-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.gnathosdental.in\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Oral-Hygiene-Tips-1536x1536.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 630px) 100vw, 630px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Level Of Activity<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">After the first 24 hours, you can resume daily activities but you need to be careful doing things that could dislodge your stitches or the blood clot.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Avoid these:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Spitting\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lifting heavy items<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Strenuous physical exercise<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Consuming tobacco products<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Drinking alcohol\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Doctors recommend taking at least 2 days off from work, school, or college from your surgery date. If your work demands strenuous activity, taking three to four days of leave is advisable. Returning to work and daily activities gradually is crucial to the healing process.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With these precautions in place, you will be well on the way to a speedy recovery. However, don\u2019t hesitate to get medical support if you notice any of these:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Breathing trouble<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fever<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tingling or numbness\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pain does not reduce with medication<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Conclusion<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Wisdom tooth<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> extraction is one of the most commonly performed dental procedures. Following home care tips and your oral surgeon\u2019s advice will make your recovery smooth and complete.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">At <a href=\"http:\/\/gnathosdental.in\/\">Gnathos<\/a>, our maxillofacial surgeons, with years of experience in dental procedures behind them, take all precautions to ensure a pain-free <\/span>wisdom tooth removal<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To ensure a smooth removal process, we adopt unique methods to assess the difficulty level of removing a wisdom tooth. We decide the anesthesia based on the difficulty level determined. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Moreover, we consider each patient\u2019s past medical history and underlying health conditions before we plan our surgery.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">All these precautions, plus our advanced dental equipment and high standards of safety, make Gnathos the most trusted <\/span>dental clinic in Hyderabad<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for all procedures, including <\/span>wisdom tooth extraction<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Wisdom teeth, the molars that develop at the back of your mouth are a normal part of your mouth development. They rarely cause trouble, except in some cases, where they come at an angle and push into the neighbouring tooth or gum, causing pain and discomfort. 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