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ah that's a bummer. im sure it will go fine, but you will be a bit sore for a bit. so have small ice packs ready or make sure to also ask doc to have them for you before you leave. Find out what meds you should have handy. You need to have someone take you and drive you home and get you comfortable since you will be a bit out of it.
Recommend you get squeezable food packets (apple sauce, frozen yogurt etc) that you can ice or freeze so you can have something tasty while you recover and that also is cold... go find CVT softserve ice cream that comes in little squeeze packets. just delicious...
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Depending on your dentist it’s not that painful of a process. If they numb you up the most you should feel is pressure from getting your tooth pulled. The recovery process is not that bad as long as you follow post op directions. No alcohol, no smoking, no sucking anything or through straws since all those things can cause disturb the healing process. There’s a blood clot that forms and if you cause it to fall out it can lead to dry socket which is painful from what I hear. But yea basically avoid anything that can cause lead to discomfort and avoid eating on that side of your mouth for a good week or two since there’s probably going to be stitching where they pulled the tooth. Good luck.
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Before Surgery:
Follow your doctor's instructions: This is crucial for a smooth procedure.
Prepare your home: Stock up on soft foods, fluids, and pain relievers. Have ice packs and comfortable pillows ready.
Arrange for help: If possible, have someone assist you for the first few days.
After Surgery:
Rest: Prioritize rest and avoid strenuous activity.
Ice: Apply ice packs to your face as directed by your doctor to reduce swelling.
Medicate: Take pain medication as prescribed.
Eat soft foods: Stick to soft, bland foods initially.
Hydrate: Drink plenty of fluids.
Oral hygiene: Gently rinse with salt water as instructed.
get well soon
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it affects people differently.
Me, I had my wisdom teeth out at 18 or so, I was eating pizza later that day.
Both of my kids, similar - only a couple hours down time.
Plan for the worst, but expect the best.
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Had my wisdom teeth pulled out in two separate weeks in my 20s. Friday, week 1, right side, top and bottom extractions. I was out partying that night. Nothing Whiskey can't fix and disinfect. hahahaha
Friday, week 2, left side, top and bottom extractions. All was going well until one tooth broke. Extraction got a little more complicated and took longer. Still went out to the club that night. A little sore from keeping my jaw open longer than needed but all went well.
You'll bounce back in no time. I had protein shakes in the first couple of days then solid foods.
Best of luck to you.
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I had all 4 cut out when I was close to OP's age. They started growing just after getting my braces off: would've ruined it. A day or two of discomfort, not much. We heal quickly at that age.
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When I was 26, I had all four of my wisdom teeth removed. Unfortunately, I had an allergic reaction to the pain medication, which made me feel very restless. The next morning, I ended up mowing the lawn, cleaning the garage, and tackling a few other tasks. Unfortunately, all that activity led to me developing a "dry socket," where the blood clot that should have formed in the socket got dislodged. It’s extremely painful and requires immediate treatment to fix.
So, my advice to you is to take it easy for at least four days, no strenuous activity, and definitely avoid anything that could disturb the healing process, like sucking on anything (straws, etc. LOL). Give your body the time it needs to form those blood clots properly and heal as it should.
I wish you a smooth recovery!
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My advice: Don't eat anything that can get stuck in the holes left over after your teeth are removed such as: rice, small grains, seeds etc.
I had mine removed while living in Asia and I had a grain of rice stuck in the "socket" but didn't know. I discovered a foul odor (my breath) and couldn't get rid of it. It was my mouth healing over the rice!
I resolved the issue with a squirt of water, but be warned!
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The most important part everyone has not addressed. You need to find a good oral surgeon. The Crappy surgeons will cause more trauma to your jaws, gums, and surrounding tissues. Hence, more swelling, more pain, longer recovery time. The good surgeons cause minimal harm, minimal pain, and no swelling.
I had several wisdom teeth removed about 10 years ago. Top and bottom jaws. No swelling, minimal pain. I was eating solid foods the very next day. Had to take advil an entire week before pain completed went away. Had to use a plastic syringe filled with water to flush out food particles from gums missing wisdom teeth.
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Here's what AI is saying about a 21 year old getting her wisdom teeth removed:
"For a 21 year old, getting their wisdom teeth removed is generally considered a good time to do it, as it falls within the optimal age range for the procedure; most dentists recommend removing wisdom teeth between 18 and 24 years old because the roots are not fully formed, making the extraction easier and recovery faster compared to older ages where complications might increase."
I had mine removed when I was much older; my face was swollen and I was in pain for several afterward. It was a nightmare.
You should recover very quickly from it.
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