Your Essential Guide to a Smooth and Comfortable Wisdom Teeth Removal Recovery

Having your wisdom teeth removed is a common procedure that can greatly improve your oral health and comfort. While the surgery itself is usually straightforward, the care you take afterward is key to a quick and comfortable recovery. At Shree Dental, we want to help you heal well with these easy and important aftercare tips.

• Take it easy for the first 3 to 5 days after your surgery. Rest helps your body focus on healing.
   
• Avoid strenuous activities or heavy lifting until your dentist gives you the all-clear.
   
• When you sleep, try to keep your head elevated with a pillow—that helps reduce swelling and promotes better drainage.
   

• Begin with clear liquids and gradually move to soft foods like smoothies, mashed vegetables, and yogurt.
   
• Avoid hot drinks, alcoholic beverages, and carbonated sodas for about a week after surgery.
   
• Drink plenty of cool water to stay hydrated and support your body's healing process.
   

• Gently bite down on a clean, damp gauze pad for about 60 minutes after surgery to help stop bleeding and encourage clot formation.
   
• Avoid rinsing, spitting, or any activity that creates suction in your mouth for the first 24 hours—this protects the healing site and prevents the blood clot from dislodging.
   
• Apply cold compresses to your cheek in cycles of 10 minutes on and 20 minutes off to reduce swelling and soothe discomfort.
   

• Follow your dentist’s instructions when taking prescribed medications, or use over-the-counter pain relief as recommended.
   
• Complete the full course of any prescribed antibiotics to prevent infection.
   
• If your pain worsens or doesn’t improve as expected, contact us right away for advice.
   

• Brush your teeth carefully from the day after surgery, avoiding the extraction areas for now.
   
• Avoid commercial mouthwashes that might irritate the healing tissues.
   
• Start gently rinsing your mouth with warm salt water after meals and before bedtime, beginning 24 hours post-surgery.
   

• Don’t use straws or smoke, as the suction can dislodge your blood clot and delay healing.
   
• Avoid hard, crunchy, or chewy foods that could irritate your surgical sites.
   
• Refrain from poking the extraction areas with your tongue or fingers to prevent infection.
   

• Be sure to attend all your scheduled follow-up visits at Shree Dental for professional monitoring of your healing progress.
   
• Watch for any signs of infection or dry socket, such as intense pain, swelling, or unpleasant taste, and report these promptly.
   
• Keep following your dentist’s instructions throughout your recovery to ensure the best outcome.
   

At Shree Dental, we’re dedicated to making your wisdom teeth removal recovery as comfortable and hassle-free as possible. If you have any questions or concerns at any stage, don’t hesitate to reach out—we’re here to support you every step of the way!