Introduction The wisdom teeth, also 8- or third molars, are frequent problem candidates of every human being and cause unpleasant pain to almost everyone at some point in their lives. The removal of these teeth, with over 1 million operations performed in Germany every year, is one of the routine procedures in dentistry, which are … Inflammation after wisdom tooth surgery
Symptoms of postoperative inflammation Inflammation after the operation is noticeable by the fact that the area causes pain. Fever can also occur. In case of the above mentioned symptoms or general insecurity, one should not hesitate to consult the treating physician, because only then the physician can act immediately and prevent the spread of an … Symptoms of postoperative inflammation | Inflammation after wisdom tooth surgery
Drugs Painkillers can be prescribed by the treating physician to support recovery and to relieve pain (wound pain). These are usually paracetamol or ibuprofen. Medications containing acetylsalicylic acid (e.g. aspirin) are less suitable, as they inhibit blood clotting. If the procedure was particularly complicated or if there was an infection before, the doctor will prescribe … Drugs | Inflammation after wisdom tooth surgery
Smoking Since smoking is generally harmful, one should try to reduce this pleasure to a minimum. However, especially after an operation in the oral cavity, smoking can greatly slow down the healing process. The reason for this is that the smoke gases spread throughout the entire oral cavity and the entire mucous membrane is in … Smoking | Inflammation after wisdom tooth surgery
Introduction A swelling after the wisdom tooth surgery is completely normal and usually no cause for concern. It is more likely the more extensive the surgery is and the longer it has lasted. Since the surrounding tissues are heavily stressed and traumatized during the wisdom tooth surgery, there is a subsequent swelling during the wound … Swelling after wisdom tooth surgery
Treatment of swelling Swelling after wisdom tooth surgery is unavoidable in most cases because the surrounding tissue has been severely stressed and traumatized by the surgery. Cooling can, however, to a large extent positively influence the extent of the swelling and reduce its extent and duration. It also reduces the additional pain that occurs. It … Treatment of swelling | Swelling after wisdom tooth surgery
Pathological swelling after wisdom tooth surgery The swelling after the wisdom tooth surgery should start to subside slowly from the third day on and the tissue should be soft in spite of tense skin. The swelling may feel warm and sensitive to pressure due to the increased blood circulation, but should not harden or even … Pathological swelling after wisdom tooth surgery | Swelling after wisdom tooth surgery
Introduction Many patients ask themselves the question of how they feel about eating after a wisdom tooth operation. The consumption of coffee, tea, cigarettes and dairy products should be avoided in the first few days. After about a week, the wound has healed in such a way that eating is possible again without any problems. … Eating after wisdom tooth surgery
What should be eaten after wisdom tooth surgery? After a wisdom tooth operation, soft food is the best solution. Applesauce, bananas, baby food or pureed vegetables are only examples. Little by little you can take products that are a little firmer and that you need to chew. For example a bread without crust, noodles or … What should be eaten after wisdom tooth surgery? | Eating after wisdom tooth surgery
When may coffee be drunk again? Drinking in general and especially hot drinks should only be consumed once the anaesthetic has worn off and the feeling is completely restored. The disadvantage of coffee is that it dilates the vessels and thus stimulates bleeding. Therefore the bleeding must be stopped before drinking coffee again. It is … When may coffee be drunk again? | Eating after wisdom tooth surgery
What to do if food remains in the wound? Food leftovers should be removed. Depending on how well the wound has healed, you can rinse the wound. On the first day you should avoid the extreme rinsing with water or other, in order not to wash out the wound. As soon as you eat food … What to do if food remains in the wound? | Eating after wisdom tooth surgery
Pain when chewing After a wisdom tooth operation, the neighboring teeth can be irritated by the force of the lever. During the first days after the operation, this irritation causes discomfort when chewing and eating, so that only soft food can be eaten. After a week at the latest, however, these irritations have completely subsided … Pain when chewing | Pain after wisdom tooth surgery
