{"id":156,"date":"2019-01-04T20:04:32","date_gmt":"2019-01-04T20:04:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.laithdentistry.com\/blog\/?p=156"},"modified":"2019-01-22T20:05:47","modified_gmt":"2019-01-22T20:05:47","slug":"wise-advice-care-wisdom-teeth-extraction-san-antonio","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.laithdentistry.com\/blog\/2019\/01\/wise-advice-care-wisdom-teeth-extraction-san-antonio\/","title":{"rendered":"Wise Advice for Care after Wisdom Teeth Extraction in San Antonio"},"content":{"rendered":"

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You\u2019re getting your wisdom teeth taken out. Maybe you\u2019re a little nervous and have some questions. What will the recovery be like? What should I do to make sure I heal correctly? Although it\u2019s a common oral surgical procedure, you want to make sure everything goes well and heals properly. Well, there are certain things you should and shouldn\u2019t do to help you heal from your wisdom teeth extraction<\/a> in San Antonio.<\/p>\n

What to Do Afterward<\/h2>\n

Expect some bleeding and swelling following wisdom tooth extraction. To help alleviate these, apply ice packs to the outside of your mouth in 20-minute increments and bite down on gauze for 30 minutes following surgery.<\/p>\n

For the first two hours after the surgery, you should limit eating, drinking, and talking. Plan on resting for at least the rest of the day, and avoid rigorous exercise for a few days so the blood clots can set in and begin the healing process. After 12 hours, you can carefully brush your teeth without toothpaste, avoiding the extraction site, and rinse your mouth with water. After 48 hours, you can reintroduce toothpaste, but still be careful around the extraction site. Continue to rinse your mouth gently to remove any food particles.<\/p>\n

What to Eat<\/h2>\n

For the first 24 to 48 hours, eat only liquid and soft foods, including:<\/p>\n