Can i dip after wisdom teeth

Manage your pain. Over-the-counter pain relievers like Tylenol and ibuprofen are also helpful for pain management. To reduce swelling and bruising, and relieve pain at the same time, hold an ice pack against your mouth. Alcoholic, caffeinated or hot drinks are a no-no for the first 24 hours. Opt for plenty of water instead. And avoid using a straw, as the sucking motion may loosen a blood clot from the socket.

You may have some bleeding for the first day, which is normal. Nicotine patches can help cravings during this time. The sucking motion and suction created when using a straw can cause a clot to become dislodged.

Eat Soft Foods. The day after surgery, your food should be limited to soft things like applesauce, mashed potatoes, and yogurt. As days go by, you can gradually introduce more solid foods, but be sure to avoid nuts, chips, or anything too crunchy as it may become stuck in the socket. Part of taking good care of yourself after wisdom teeth extraction is feeding yourself well. Here are 18 of our favorite post-op foods to eat after wisdom tooth extraction.

After a few days you may find yourself sick to death of soft foods with no bite. While the temptation to cook up a hearty meal may feel overwhelming, resist. Certain foods can not only extend healing times but also result in complications, including dry sockets or torn stitches.

In general, avoid highly acidic foods including any type of citrus. For some, tomatoes may fall into this category, but others might tolerate the lower-acid vegetables found in the supermarket. Any foods that can easily break into hard pieces should also be avoided. Chips, crackers, and pretzels are definitely foods to avoid after wisdom teeth extraction, as are popcorn, cookies, and anything with nuts.

Although smoking is never recommended, if it is needed, dental professionals typically suggest you hold off from smoking for at least 72 hours, or three days. As with an infection, dry socket often evolves around 3 days after an extraction, and most commonly occurs in lower wisdom tooth extractions. Smoking, birth control pills, and hygiene are risk factors for dry socket.

This tissue — known as granulation tissue — plays a key role in repairing the injury and protecting it from further damage. When you undergo oral surgery like a tooth extraction or gum grafting, granulation tissue forms after about one week to protect the site until the new bone or gum tissue can form.

Your tooth hole will be fully or almost fully closed about 6 weeks after surgery. The indentation will usually fill in and heal completely after several more months. If for any reason you continue to see a hole in your mouth after a tooth extraction, please see our dentist or an oral surgeon right away.