Recovery Period of Wisdom Teeth or Tooth Removal | Silicon Valley Dentistry

 

The recovery process for wisdom teeth removal can be gradual, but some improvement should be observed each day. 

The recovery and healing process can be divided into the following stages: 

●   24 hours- Formation of blood clots. 

●   2-3 days- Improvement in the swelling at the mouth and cheeks. 

●   7 days- Removal of remaining stitches by the dentists. 

●   7-10 days- There should be no problem with jaw stiffness and soreness. 

●   2 weeks- Healing of the mild bruising should take place. 

If you face any problems like white pus, dry socket, severe pain, excessive bleeding or blood, fever, or any symptoms that are unexpected or are not supposed to occur or show up during your recovery and healing process, contact and consult your dentists immediately. 

How to speed up the process of healing?

The formation of blood clots is essential in the healing process because:

●   Help in the prevention of excessive bleeding. 

●   Protects the wounds from the infection. 

●   It allows the growth of new tissues. 

●   It protects the exposed bone. 

Do not dislodge the blood clots in the initial 24 hours. 

●   Do not brush your teeth in the areas which are next to the extraction site. 

●   Do not rinse your mouth. 

●   Do not drink hot drinks. 

●   Avoid foods that require chewing. 

●   Do not use straws for drinking purposes. 

●   Do not smoke and drink alcohol for a day. 

Tips for home care for healing

●   To prevent infection, use an antiseptic mouth rinse, and you can also purchase a variety of products online. 

●   Use warm water and salt for the rinse to soothe sore gums and swelling. 

●   While sleeping, raise your head to feel more comfortable. 

Things to eat during the healing process

Eat liquid foods and soft foods like soup, jello, soft noodles, eggs, and mashed bananas to prevent wounds. 

How do wisdom teeth become a problem?

As we know, wisdom teeth come during adulthood, and other teeth have already settled in our mouths. So, this makes a difficult condition because there is no space or room left to accommodate the other four teeth. 

If a tooth tries to interfere through the gums, the food gets trapped between the tooth and the gum, making their cleaning process difficult if we encounter difficulty cleaning our teeth, leading to tooth decay in the mouth. 

Wisdom teeth can be troubling, especially if they grow at a particular angle as they can rub against the inside of the gums and the mouth. This may also give you a painful experience if they get pushed against other teeth in the mouth. 

The only solution is to visit your dentists regularly, especially when you are in your adolescents and adulthood. This will help the dentists track and monitor the development of the wisdom teeth and identify the problems you might face in the future due to the presence of wisdom teeth or teeth.