Wisdom teeth removal is a common oral surgery procedure that can help reduce the risk of dental problems. It is estimated that between 5% and 37% of people have only a few wisdom teeth or, in some cases, none. Before the procedure, it is essential to prepare for the surgery and recovery period. The day before the surgery, it is important to stock up on soft, pureed, and bland foods such as ice cream, applesauce, soup, jelly, yogurt, mashed potatoes, milkshakes and oatmeal.
This will ensure that you have enough food to last you through the recovery period. Additionally, cold foods such as ice cream can help soothe surgical areas. It is important to avoid hard, crunchy, and spicy foods as they can irritate tissues. During the visit to the surgeon's office, they will evaluate the health of your wisdom teeth and take dental x-rays to determine their exact location. This will help them determine if the wisdom teeth are impacted or not. The most significant benefit of wisdom tooth extraction is that it reduces the risk of future oral health problems such as gum disease, tooth decay, damage to adjacent teeth, bone loss, and jaw damage.
Once the wisdom teeth are visible, the oral surgeon will carefully loosen them and lift them out of their cavities, clean the areas, and place stitches. Have your companion plan to stay there during the wisdom tooth extraction which is usually about an hour. It is also important to note that wisdom tooth extraction can be done in a dentist's office or by an oral surgeon depending on whether you have an impacted wisdom tooth or not. After surgery, start with clear liquids and continue with soft foods slowly. Fill your kitchen with soft foods such as pasta, rice, eggs, pudding and yogurt. There are things you can do to facilitate recovery after wisdom tooth extraction and potentially help reduce swelling and some of the pain you may experience.
