Start with clear liquids, such as apple juice, tea, or broth. To allow blood clots to form undisturbed, do not eat for 2 hours after surgery. Please refrain from using an electric toothbrush on the surgical sites. Bacterial plaque and food accumulation near the extraction sites will delay healing. It is important to brush all of your teeth, even if the teeth and gums are sensitive. Do this 3–4 times a day (after each meal) for 1–2 weeks and lessen as the surgical site heals.īegin brushing your teeth the day after surgery. You will likely see a lot of food debris, so continue to irrigate each site until the solution runs clear. Allow the solution to fall out of your mouth into the sink do not spit. Fill the syringe with warm salt water, place the tip of the syringe one-quarter of the way into each extraction site, and begin flushing.
If you have been given an irrigating syringe, start irrigation one week following surgery. To make the salt water solution, dissolve ½ teaspoon of salt in a small glass of warm tap water. Rinse with warm salt water 3 times each day. Begin salt water rinses the day after surgery and continue for 1 week. Most of your bleeding will slow within 3–4 hours, but a small amount of bleeding is common for up to 24 hours.ĭo not rinse on the day of surgery it may prolong your bleeding. The amount of bleeding will vary from person to person.
When the gauze pads have little or no blood on them, they are no longer necessary. Replace the gauze pad(s) every 20–40 minutes. Gauze pad(s) should be placed directly over the extraction site(s) and held in place with firm biting pressure proper placement will help you not swallow blood, which can make you nauseated. These measures will not eliminate swelling, but they will help to reduce its severity. Also, keep your head elevated on two pillows for 3–4 days. Ice packs are useful for the first 24 hours only. Continue icing the face for the first 24 hours. Apply the ice pack to the side of your face for 10 minutes transfer it to the opposite side for another 10 minutes. Swelling typically peaks by the third day and then starts to resolve it can be reduced by the use of an ice pack. Swelling is normal after surgery and is a major cause of post-extraction discomfort.
Remember, narcotic pain medicine will impair your judgment and reflexes. Please reference the sheet titled “Managing Your Pain After Surgery Without Opioids.” If taking an opioid pain medication is necessary, be certain to take it with food this will help prevent nausea. If you have a condition that does not allow you to take Tylenol or Motrin, notify your surgical team. Many patients are able to manage pain after surgery with over-the-counter (OTC) medications, such as Tylenol® and Motrin®. The local anesthetic administered during your surgery normally has a duration of about 2-8 hours. Pain Managementĭiscomfort is normal after the extraction of teeth and typically peaks on days 2–4. If you have been scheduled to have your wisdom teeth removed, it will be important to follow these instructions exactly as we present them. The following will cover important information regarding proper post-surgical care for wisdom teeth extraction. After Your Surgery Post-Operative Instructions
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