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Are you practicing good oral hygiene after wisdom teeth extraction?

7/18/2018

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If you have recently removed your wisdom teeth, it is essential to maintain your oral hygiene for quick healing. The way you take care of your oral health after wisdom teeth removal can make all the difference in your recovery. You must follow all aftercare instructions given by your oral surgeon or dentist to properly heal and prevent any risk of infection or trauma to the surgical site.

What are the steps to be taken to promote healing?
Here is a list of what to do to promote healing and get back on your feet after wisdom teeth removal in Sydney.

  • Rest: Rest for at least two days after the extraction of wisdom teeth and avoid physical activity for 2 to 3 days. You should be able to resume normal activities within 48 hours after surgery. 
  • Stick to soft foods: For the first 24 hours, eat only soft foods like yogurt, juice, applesauce and pudding. Drink plenty of water and avoid alcoholic and hot beverages in the first 24 hours.
  • Practice good oral hygiene: Keeping the surgical area clean will help to heal as early as possible.

Things to do after extraction:

  • Bleeding:
The wisdom teeth removal cost in Sydney is affordable, and bleeding after a wisdom tooth extraction is common. Slight bleeding may be noticed for up to 24 hours after the surgery. Use the gauze and bit down with firm pressure for one hour. You can remove the gauze gently and take a sip of water to moisten the gauze if it feels stuck to the tissue. Doing so will prevent the bleeding from occurring. If you continue to have bleeding, contact your oral surgeon.
  • Pain management:
Actually, the level of pain after wisdom teeth Sydney removal depends on the complexity of the procedure. Your dentist will provide pain management medication and follow the instruction for your medication carefully. Make sure you take all the medicines as prescribed by your dentist to prevent infection.
  • Swelling:
Swelling is also normal after extracting a wisdom tooth. To minimise swelling, you can apply the ice bag to the affected side of the face for a 15-minute interval. It can be repeated every 30min for the next 6 hours postoperatively. At times, you may find difficulty in opening your mouth due to the removal of impacted wisdom teeth. As the swelling subsides, a normal degree of the opening should return.
  • Do not rinse:
Do not rinse or avoid using mouthwash for at least 24 hours after the surgery. You can rinse your mouth with warm salt water every 2-3 hours after 24 hours. Avoid rigorously rinsing your mouth because it may initiate bleeding at the surgical site.
  • Prevent dry socket:
After removing your wisdom teeth, preventing dry socket is essential. When a wisdom tooth is removed, a blood clot forms to protect the bones and nerves underneath. Dry socket occurs when the blood clot is dislodged from the surgical site, exposing the bone and nerves. It can be avoided if proper precautions are taken after tooth extraction.
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