I'm 24 hours out from my surgery. This video was great. I have been blessed to have such a caring dentist. He checked on me last night to make sure I was okay.
A good suggestion is to gargle gently with salt water (do not use warm/hot water) and avoid spitting in the first few days. Supplement with protein shakes, zinc, vitamin C, D, magnesium to accelerate the healing process. Also, bone broth are excellent to help with bone healing. Hope this help anyone.
1:05 take every 6 hrs whether in pain or no Ibu - swelling good, pain ok Tyl- pain good, swelling ok Do together 2:35 - caffeine helps pain meds hit better 3:15 - ice pack
Note: "One can actually overdose on acetaminophen" so take Tylenol and other acetaminophen "active ingredient" medications very seriously. I am a label reader and before giving my grandmother her prescribed medication - recalled the "overdose" warning re: acetaminophen and called a pharmacist. They responded:; It's good that you called - because she would have exceeded the level tolerated and she may have ? A key active ingredient of her just prescribed medication was - acetaminophen. A primary medication that she had already been taking.
Exactly my thought when I was off the anesthetics they showed me a video about what not to do the whole time I’m wondering about other things Then went home thinking everything cool until the pain started rising 😂I was only prescribed 9 800 ibuprofen pills and I’m supposed to take three pills a day the day the pills ran out I was in soooo sooo much pain I was crying in the middle of the night little mad at my dentist cause I couldn’t focus on anything else but the pain and how your supposed to treat it when the WHATS if start to happen
If you’re reading this, and about to get yours out, don’t be scared, I was terrified. I got all 4 of mine out and there was nothing to be worried about. I’m on day three with absolutely no pain and can eat pretty good already. Also Sleeping just fine. Just do everything your doctor says and take your medicine and you will be fine. had hardly any swelling. I literally have no pain at all from all three days and I got no prescription narcotics, just ibuprofen and antibiotics.
Very helpful, thanks. Wearing my new braces for about a week now and my Orthodontist will be extracting 4 teeth in about 10 day from now. It sounds scary to me, especially when my mouth and teeth is already sore from eating, biting or chewing even soft food.
@@slim09bella13 thats crazy how differently it effects people. sorry to hear that, idk how but i had virtually no pain and all i took was tylenol and advil. everyone is different so i would try to find someting to give you relief and try to tuff it out for a day or two, mouths heals really fast so you should be good in a few days.
I’m on day three and the pain is still there at a level 10. If I’m sleep the pain is worst when I wake up. I have been on meds since around the clock but I will add the coffee cause this pain ain’t no joke. This information was very informative. My doctor was great and she took her time with me also. Dr. Hanna thanks a lot for comforting me as this was an life changing experience for me that she made very comforting ❤
Thanks for the advice! I had an infected molar out 6 days a go with a few surgical complications. Took about 40 minutes in total and absolute agony despite 3 doses of local anaesthetic. I had SO much anxiety over the last week because being in constant pain really affects your mental health. I followed this advice exactly (except I use salt water instead of mouthwash) and day 6 I am almost entirely pain free! No swelling, no aching, nothing! I am basically back to normal now with just some ibuprofen here and there. This video helped me so much and really calmed my anxiety. Thank you!
@@littlemissmakeup075 you will be fine! It might suck for a week but just rest up and look after yourself and you'll be feeling like yourself in no time!
This is the best video I have watched for after wisdom tooth removal care!! I’ve had lots of pain due to a unexpected dry socket that was treated (today) after seven days of pain with meds. I do believe that I followed all the do’s and don’ts. My dentist said my case is not common at all. Now I wait for relief. Thank you
Thanks for sharing, I'm scared I have dry socket I have extreme swelling but I'm taking so much advil and Tylenol so the pain doesn't come how do I no if its dry socket
My husband just had a full mouth extraction and the dentist didn’t tell us anything in regards to the medications. The nurses just kept saying to do as the doctor advised. So I guess we go off of what the prescription bottle says. Very disappointed it that clinic. I am glad to run into this video to get the information we need to assist my husband on feeling more comfortable. Thank you 🙏🏼
@@UmmAdam9 and your point for your comment is what?? How is it helpful at all? Geez some people don’t have nothing better to do than try to correct people. Get a life.
This is the most informative and useful aftercare video I have ever seen. I have just gotten my teeth extracted and I have followed the guideline my doctor gave me but nothing helped until this. Chuu said coffee and I ran and made my coffee. I got Tylenol (the super ones) and the ice I have been doing for a while. As soon as I followed your instructions, I felt SOOOOOOOOO much better. Especially the coffee. The pain is there but it's gotten less and less and I have never felt pain like this before (and that's saying a lot) so THANK YOU!
I absolutely did everything wrong. First gauze was full of blood. Rinsed out my bloody mouth and spit three times. Kept switching gauze out every 15 min. Last gauze was somewhat tinged - immediately drank a strawberry banana milkshake. Realized the strawberries have those little seeds, switched to mashed potatoes. All within 2 hours of getting home. I'm within 24 hrs of extraction and not looking forward to day 3! 😭😭
Girl RIP just keep doing the right steps from here on. I was spitting and switching gauze yesterday too until i realized im not supposed to! We got this! I just got my tooth extracted yesterday lol
Just wanna echo that about the antibiotics. They should start working in a few days, and yes that’s great, but finish the entire course as it’s been prescribed. I’ve talked to so many people who stop taking their antibiotics after they notice they’ve worked. They wanted to save the extra for a rainy day. Pleeeeease don’t do that. You need to finish them all. Never save up antibiotics and take them at a later time for something different. Take them all, and always consult your doctor any time you may feel you’ll need antibiotics for any reason.
I had complete extraction, and i was sore, but just about pain free... I mean, it was a world of difference. I was given a zpac to take along with my ibuprofen. The first 3 days, all I could do was have popsicles, which felt amazing on my gums (yes I rinsed after having them). I got my dentures the day after my surgery, and they made my mouth hurt, so I didn't wear them all the time the first couple of days, aside from the facetimes with my family and friends. I can safely say that I am happy with my smile for the first time in my life, and it doesn;t look fake at all,.. and these aren't even my good ones... so it is only getting better.
I go tomorrow for full extractions. I was kind of nervous about aftercare but I'm so glad I came across this video, now I'm a little more at ease. Appreciate it!
I just had had 3 teeth extractions at once today. I had 2 appointments,but the dentist said that it's better for my nerves to have all 3 removed at once. I was so anxious about it, but I had to choose between jaw surgery and teeth extraction, so I can get braces. Thank you for this video,it helps me so much. My doctor said too,but I was so nervous and scared, that didn't really get to my brain.
I too, also had to get 3 of my wisdom teeth extracted this past Monday. Hoping to get all of other teeth cleaning to be able to get braces. Have you gotten your braces yet?
@@aceport3599 Not yet, I had appointment last month,but just before the appointment I got a call from the assistant, that the doctor is sick so I got a new one on 16th of may. I feel like this process it's going really slow 🐌,like 1.5 year. Anyway I'm really happy getting the braces 😬 I'm kinda scared to, you know,mixed feelings. How do you feel after tooth extractions? I had a bad experience after,with one I had problems, it was an infection. How long you have to wear the braces? The plan for me it's between 2 and 2.5 years. 😀
I was told beforehand and after,in a release information to the patient. I had all my teeth extracted. And tomorrow should get my 4/4 ,implants. Am in pain ,but have had so many surgery's some major,. I'm . Mentally ready ,and everyday is one less day of pain.✌️🙏
I just had an extraction. Oh man. My roots are crazy long so they had to drill it out in quadrants. The nitrous did nothing for the pain. I just took your 3 to 1 cocktail. Let’s pray no dry socket happens.
yikes! any updates? i am having my bottom right hand side second to the back side tooth taken out and i literally had the same procedure on the left lower side last year so its kinda ironic. but this one actually had a issue in the past with bacteria and such.. so im nervous again but im just glad it’ll be gone after tomorow!
Brilliant video- this what helps a person recover from a surgical procedure Point by point explanation- taking the time to cover all sub topics, right from medication, do’s & don’ts, diet type, exercise etc Lot of clarity in the explanation & thought process If a medical professional is able to explain all of this to their patients, recovery & success rate is higher- most surgeons lay more stress on the surgery and not post operative And making a detailed explanation video is an effort that pays off Thank you for this video & hope other medical professionals learn from this ( or send this video to their patients, if they can)
I had my upper teeth pulled yesterday and they have polident to keep dentures in but they want you to wash 3-4 times a day with salt water. So do take them out and wash them and rinse with salt water and then reapply polident
@@kandywiggins9380 it is advisable not to use polident post extraction, wait for a few days before using denture adhesive. Continue warm salt water rinses for the quick healing of extracted teeth
Well my surgery is March 2nd. I’m going to rely on Ibuprofen 800 and Tylenol 1000 mg. I think as long as kidney failure isn’t an issue it helps so much more. Also I’ve notice that they’ve called in Amoxicillin 500 mg. I am going to reach out and ask that they increase that dosage to 875/125 . There’s so much a danger of antibiotic resistance. To me as a 23 year ED RN Amoxicillin 500 mg is a child’s dosage for an ear infection. Yogurt is the way to go for immune system that the antibiotic decreases the normal flora. Also I think liquid protein shakes is also important to aid with immune system strength and decrease that healing time .
Thank you! You are an ER nurse? I can only imagine how much great info you've got. Isn't antibiotic resistance a general population thing, and not an individual thing? What kind of yogurt would you specifically get?
I'm a nurse too and I avoid ibuprofen and Tylenol if at all possible both are very hard on your body . I recommend don't take more than you need . I haven't taken anything after my tooth extraction and implant toughing it out.
@@allisondavidson6834Did you take any amoxicillin after tooth extraction ? Is it necessary to take antibiotic after tooth extraction ? I don't really like taking medicine too. Thanks
Thank you for this! So far this video has been the best I’ve come across regarding post-care. This was very helpful explaining the process and well organized. Great job and keep up the great work. Good luck to everyone on their journey to healing, may it be quick and painless as possible. P.S This is day 1 since my surgery and have been in excruciating pain!!! So far, ice cream and Advil have been very comforting and helpful in relieving any pain. Although, I don’t know how long it will last. I might have to take Tylenol in addition to manage with the pain.
@@thegumdentist please tell me, how do i know if im bleeding too much or not? I mean when I spit a bit it is really almost completely red, but its not like its draining blood out of my mouth xD
@sssdias5667 Great questions. Personally, I don't worry about the acidity of coffee/tea too much since it isn't that acidic. Using mouthwash 24 hours after surgery is okay. The clot that formed should be stable by then. 🙂
Thank you. I just had some extractions and this helped me a lot. My Oral Surgeon have me the medicines I need and instructions however this video added to the instructions. Very helpful.
Ice and cold drinks had a strange effect on me. They took the pain away but once my mouth started to warm up naturally again the pain was horrific. Then I drank more ice water and pain gone in seconds. My dentist told me the cold forces the blood out of the area and when it warms up new blood rushes back in and this can make all the nerve endings very sensitive. I chose not to do this as the pain was unbearable. I found most comfort keeping my mouth at normal temperature and using benzocaine gel and lozenges like Strepsils with numbing agent in them. The antibiotics made my mind ‘spin’ and made me nauseous so I stopped them. Day 3 post molar removal. Good luck everyone. 😅
11:17 8:30 mash potato, yogurt, ice cream, steam veggies, eggs, smoothies (no seeds!!!!!!!) avoid spicy hot 🌶 foods temprature wise. Stick to Lukewarm soup. Follow this for 5 days! After 5 days you can transition to rices, pastas, fish l, meats. If it hurts to eat, don’t eat it. No crunchy food for 2 weeks like nuts, chips etc. First 3 days don’t do strenuous activity.
i just got my wishdom teeth removed 5 days ago. i wish my dentist was this informative D: . she even said its ok to eat rice and brush the teeth after surgery . thank god for google
I was still bleeding a lot on the second day, I used gauze ant teabags multiple times but every time I took it out the clot came with it, finally stopped when I just let it bleed for a while
Yesterday after a Joie tooth extraction My gum was swollen but in your video here say's about when the antithetic we're out,then you'll experience some tents pain which I did also it's still swollen... They didn't explain about the (ice) or any thing for pain, This is why I decided to look it up. I'm very much appreciated the explanation tanks much Sir👌 From Trinidad and Tobago 🇹🇹
After 3 days after full mouth extraction I thought doing all right things.. soft foods an rest … Till 4 th day done lots exercise an then lots clots of heavy bleed Eventually stopped… was not aware of this till dentist told me after
Sea salt y’all rinse with sea salt…. Brush with hydrogen peroxide! I had a massive infection before being able to have my impacted wisdom tooth removed!!!! It took me a month on antibiotics still having the infection and ending up being admitted… Changed my products and moth care routine to all natural it was gone in 3 days!!! Hope this helps!
Salt water is good for rinsing out your mouth especially after extraction that keep bleeding. Salt water kills of any germs. It cheap which is what we all are needing of late. I had my extractions done five weeks ago and I am healing extremely well. Mind my dental surgeon also prescribed a course of antibiotics. Having knee prosthetics it's important that I don't get any infection in my blood. Eat soft foods and rest.
That’s so funny you said Mashed potatoes ice cream yogurt and eggs cause that’s legit Been my diet ! I’m only 2 days post op but I Plan to Stick with this diet for a few mOre days. I had 11 teeth extracted. I was a bit sore on day 1 but I have almost no swelling , no bruising at all..: I’m lucky So far
My dentist did not tell me this at all! I asked how to keep it clean and he said no mouth wash and not to brush my teeth. He also didn’t tell me no berries 😩 I just had a smoothie with berries. He didn’t say not to lick it and I asked what should I not do and he said no crunchy, no smoking, and no hot food. That’s it then he said I will be on a liquid diet for 2 weeks! I had 2 molars removed. 1 on each side and I’m so sad because I didn’t know they were pulling same day as my first appointment! I was hungry!
I was thinking the same thing... my oral surgeon specifically said NOT to use mouthwash, and that warm salt water is the best overall (and just about every person already has salt at home).
Listirene IS very harsh. Maybe for ppl who do not take antibiotics which is common now. He mentioned taking antibiotics AFTER problems arise & patient is seen post op bc healing not normal.
I had my one of my upper back tooth pulled two days ago. I haven't had any pain. I have pain medication in case anything change . The swelling already came down from my face. Thank you for sharing those helpful information.
This is a great video. Dental office said just take any pain medication, so I ask is Aleve ok, they said any pain medication that helps you, so I gulped two Aleve, so far pain went away, now it will be one aleve every 12 hours. The pain left in less than an hour, since I took it just when the numbing was disappearing.
Glad I came across this video. I got 2 teeth extracted last Friday & I gotta get 2 more extracted next Friday. I’m not feeling much pain anymore but it is kind of still sore.
How interesting. I was actually told to stay away from caffeine and there you are recommending it. I normally have at least one or two cups of coffee in the morning and I really missed it those first few days after getting my tooth pulled.
I watched this video for my niece, she was neglected by her parents and she ended up having to get all of her teeth removed at 21 years old unfortunately, and they are doing in two phases so I am trying to get her some help with this because I only ever got two extractions at one point
@@thegumdentist yes I did, she's had two surgeries and is awaiting the appointment for her dentures so she is doing better just still having issues eating now and is not that well in her health as a result, so I'm praying for her to get better when she finally gets her dentures, even her siblings are having similar issues
Went to utmb hospital in Galveston i had my lower wisdom teeth removed i was put to sleep they had to drain my affection out of my gum and jaw came home no pain just soreness after a week i started eating spaghetti its going on 3 weeks slowly eating better but i can't eat chips are meat for at least 8 weeks The dentist told me i was lucky because the wisdom tooth infection could have travel in my blood and cause sepsis.but know im healing and getting better 😎🙏
The entire process from the very start to the present (about 4 days post op) I have had the best care and attention I could’ve ever imagined. I can contact multiple sources if I have any questions about my recovery process and I have a few times.
I got full uppers extracted i havent taken a single pain killer or anti inflammatory. The inflammation is good for healing if you can handle the pain. Those drugs will irritate your stomach. I havent taken any medication aince the surgery 7 days ago
Just came back from wisdom tooth extraction surgery. It was quite hard as the tooth was 45° and quite strong and deep. I have asthma so I had a less powerful anesthesia applied and the pain is gradually coming back. I'm taking 1.Cetacodeine (analgesic - antipyretic). 2.Augmenta 1000 (amoxicilline /clavulanic acid. Broad spectrum antibiotic). 3.Bromonase Forte (bromelain). Wish you and myself a fast and as-painless-as-possible recovery. 😊
@@sunjaygohil3130 Hello there Sunjay! Yes it's almost 95% healed with no issues excpet that there's a hole in its place and it's kinda annoying because it's to small to clean with a brush or gargling. :) But I found a way to clean it using a mirror and my phone camera.. will see for the coming weeks if this hole will shrink hopefully. How about you now?
Oh lord I remember that pain 😵💫 mine was growing horizontally and pushing my other tooth. When anesthesia stopped working I thought I’m gonna pass out.
Day 5 of 4 wisdom teeth removal and my dentist and parents are forcing me to eat hard food again, but it keeps getting stuck in the sockets (where tooth were before) and it hurts on chewing. I’m still sticking to liquid food, no matter what they say.
@@gratitudetouniverse3754 Soups mostly like Carrot Soup/tomato soup, spinach soup, chicken soup. Along with this smoothies or milkshakes for breakfast or oatmeal. For meals I ate Indian food like upma, khichdi (blended khichdi in mixer to make liquid). I know these meals may not have much nutrition but I couldn’t think of anything else and Indians always have khichdi when sick.
I am in day 5 post extraction. The first 2 days my mouth and tongue were really sore. On day 3 the soreness from my mouth went away but my extraction area started to hurt really bad. Now a lot of the swelling went a way but I get these intermittent throbbing pain on the whole side of my mouth. I tried to eat a boiled egg this morning and it hurts to open my mouth. This video was very informative. I have done a lot of don't described in the video which explains why I have these pains. I noticed the throbbing pain shortly I ate something sticky and later something came out of the extracted area. I can feel some nerve pain but not as much as I did yesterday.
On some patients the anesthesia wears away quick and on some it doesn't so it gives more time for swelling to go down. Sleeping I. A sitting position helps. Using a recliner in a. Almost sitting position helps alot.✌️🙏
If something came out I think you should go get that checked out because my doctor said “I don’t want to pull out what they put in the socket because it will expose nerves. I haven’t played yet.
I had implant 03/2024 in Houston, TX area. Little discomfort during procedure except some from deadening shots. Entire procedure took about 65 to 70 minutes. My tooth was difficult to removes because it broke up and came out in pieces. A lot of hammering on tooth to remove it. They were also able to put the Post in the jaw bone at the same time. Left the Periodontist office and the pain shots were beginning to wear off. Some discomfort, but not what I would describe as pain. Have taken 2 Tylenols every 4 hours even continuing now 2 1/2 days after procedure, but I think I have very little discomfort now and will probably stop Tylenol tomorrow. Have a pain prescription, but I haven't needed to take pain prescription. Also took 4 Antibiotics 1 hour prior to surgery and 1 antibiotics every 8 hours since surgery. So have no regrets everything went well and would get it again if needed. Cost was $2,720 for the implant procedure and post. Did not include crown which will be placed in about 4 months by my regular Dentist. Good Luck to you. 😁
@@meghanaarikeri1374 i did it at local clinic here in KL. I was given local anaesthesia. It was a synthetic bone graft and it took me 3 weeks of liquid food to survive it 😂 my dentist said i can have solid food after 1 week but I didn't want to take the chance. I was scared that the food got stuck on the site and reduce my chance of having a successful bone graft.
No salt water rinse? Interesting. I just had oral surgery and was told to salt water rinse. Tell me why you don't think it's advisable? Appreciate your expertise 🙂
Had lower wisdom tooth extraction Saturday felt ok Sunday but been agony since even whist taking paracetamol and ibuprofen. Not eaten since Sunday it's now Wednesday 😞😞
Could be dry socket, You should let your Dr know. Dry socket is worse than labor, worst pain I've ever had and I had natural labor with my 3 daughters. Hope you feel better soon.
Thanks. Now 2 weeks after molar extraction your video answered things I experienced that the post extractions didn't cover. It's good to know all is normal and though some setbacks things are getting better. The main one was not brushing and Listerine. I held off brushing, but when I carefully did it reopened the clot. Reclotted quicker though. I discovered the pain mixture by switching back and forth with Tylenol and Ibuprofen to alternate liver and kidney negative effects. Great video that I wish I watched 2 weeks ago.
