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What are the risks and the complication associated with wisdom teeth extraction?

I am 30 years old and the dentist is saying that my wisdom teeth need to be removed. The wisdom teeth that he is extracting are below the gum line. What are the risks and the complication associated with this procedure. What are some questions I should ask my dentist before the [...]

How do I reduce swelling after wisdom teeth extraction?

I had all of my wisdom teeth taken out on Wednesday. It’s Friday and my cheeks are very swollen. How can I reduce the swelling? Thanks!
WARM MOIST HEAT, ADVIL AND TIME
COLD AFTER 24 HRS WON’T EFFECT THE SWELLING AND WARM, MOIST HEAT MUST BE USED AND ADVIL, AN ANTI-INFLAMMATORY WILL GREATLY HELP.
USING [...]

How long to schedule cleaning after wisdom teeth extraction?

I have my follow up appointment from my surgery on Monday, but so far so good on my healing. I’m going to ask my surgeon when I’m in the clear, but wasn’t sure if a month after the surgery would be a good idea to schedule a cleaning. I need one desperately and should [...]

How long do anesthetics last after wisdom teeth extraction?

In other words, how long will I be acting funny due to drugs after I get my wisdom teeth removed?
hey i got 2 wisdom teeth pulled out yesturday :S
i got it done at about 2pm and the local anesthetic lasted (i mean like fully dissipated) at around 6pm or so. so about 4 hours.
the [...]

why are my top teeth hurting after lower wisdom tooth extraction?

I had my lower right wisdom tooth extracted 3 days ago. The dentist said it was a simple extraction and i should have very little pain, however i have had lots of pain and am now feeling pain in my top teeth. Should i be worried or is this just referred pain?
Thanks, my wisdom tooth [...]

what are some ways to keep mouth clean after wisdom teeth extraction?

Just had quite an extraction 6 wisdom teeth (2 upper supernumeraries, extra wisdom teeth) and my upper bicuspids and lower second bicuspids so that is 10 teeth total in one surgery
I know that for the most part I can only eat cold or soft foods, but what are some ways to clean my mouth? should [...]

Brushing teeth after wisdom tooth extraction?

It’s been 6 days since I’ve gotten my wisdom teeth taken out. I was just brushing my teeth and I accidentally brushed the extraction site. It bled a little and one of the dissolving stitches came off. Should I be worried about this?
As long as it’s not hurting, I wouldn’t worry about it. It [...]

How soon after wisdom teeth extraction before I can drink alcohol?

I had my wisdom teeth taken out 6 days ago..there are still dissolvable stitches in my gums.
Will I be able to consume alcohol 3 days from now without running the risk of dry socket?
Wait a few days after you finish your last dose of antibiotics.

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How long after wisdom teeth extraction are you safe from getting a dry socket?

I’m just curious as to when after you get your wisdom teeth extracted are you safe from getting a dry socket? I have stitches in mine right now.. and getting them removed a week from yesterday. When they remove the stitches am I still in risk of getting a dry socket?
What is the changes of [...]

How much easier will my wisdom teeth extraction be since the roots havent grown?

Im getting all 4 done tomorrow; will there be less swelling, pain, recovery time, etc? On the xray, my wisdom teeth looked half as big as the rest of the teeth that have roots.
Details please!
What makes the extraction of wisdom teeth difficult is when the roots are fully formed and wrap around the jaw bone [...]