Pain after wisdom tooth extraction is a common occurrence, and it is essential to follow the postoperative instructions given by your dentist or oral surgeon in order to minimize discomfort and the risk of complications. Ibuprofen can help to reduce pain and inflammation, but it is important to contact Innovative Oral Surgery & Dental Implants if you experience severe pain, excessive bleeding, or other unusual symptoms. Swelling and bruising may occur after the extraction process is complete. Alveolar osteitis is one of the most common complications that can arise during wisdom tooth extraction, and the healing time will depend on various factors such as age, general health, and the severity of the wisdom tooth collision.
It is important to remember that complications are rare and millions of wisdom teeth extractions are performed without problems each year. During the surgical removal of wisdom teeth, the dentist will make incisions in the gum tissues, divide the affected tooth into smaller sections, remove the pieces, and suture the incisions. Careful examination of your teeth is necessary to determine if your wisdom teeth are impacted or if you need an emergency wisdom tooth extraction. If you follow the home care instructions given to you by your dentist or oral surgeon after having your wisdom teeth removed, your recovery should be quick and uneventful.
Pain medications may be required after removal of the wisdom tooth or teeth, and any pain should peak around 6 hours after the extraction process is complete. It is important to keep any pain under control with over-the-counter or stronger medications. Once your wisdom teeth have been removed and the swelling and bruising are gone, your mouth and face should return to normal. If you adhere to these simple instructions on what you should and shouldn't do after wisdom teeth have been removed, you should be well on your way to recovery in just a few days after the procedure.
The expert surgeons at Innovative Oral Surgery & Dental Implants will be happy to answer all your questions about the recovery process after wisdom teeth removal.
