Originally Posted by threeputt

I use a manual toothbrush. The reason I started using the waterpik is I would get food trapped between the crowns and could not get it out. I think I should have been flossing more though.

I do take good care of my teeth and that's why I am disgusted on all the problems that showed up. Never go to bed without a good cleaning.

Those 8 teeth missing includes two wisdom teeth on top. I actually thought I had three wisdom teeth but looked today and only the bottom ones remain. All this time I would have swore I had one on top but no it was removed I guess years ago.

The wisdom teeth left on bottom have nothing next to them now after he pulled one on the bottom right and bottom left so I will leave them be.

It looks like I still have 6 crowns left so I might face more problems in the future. I will deal with that if it happens but I sure hope it don't because I don't like living like this. I will make sure I clean around them and floss better but I might be fighting a losing battle as I age.



I had used the dentist that pulled my teeth Thursday when I was still working after my lady dentist recommended I remove the wisdom teeth. I wanted a 2nd opinion then and I am glad I used him again this week. He looked at them back then and said if they were not giving any trouble then leave them be. He said they looked great and still do.

The lady dentist just had warned me about getting them out while I was younger and not on any blood thinners. I don't hold anything against her for that. I don't take blood thinners and never will. Cannot ever take a baby aspirin because it will burn my stomach about an hour after I take it.

Had the light run down my stomach 3 years ago because I was worried I might have an ulcer again but all was clear. He said some people just cannot take the advil's and medicine like that. I stay clear of those.

The Lady dentist has always treated me nice but she just does not take enough time doing a job. She is always moving like she has to get so many people in and out each day. I don't like that but that may be how all of them work. I hate I had to leave her but life goes on. I know they hated to lose me because they told me so when I called and told them what was going on. I would say they need to answer the phone more but thats none of my business now.

I also went to the website you suggested but got lost on which product to buy
Xylitol - Vitacost
Do you know which one I need ?

Don't like this soft and liquid diet. I already lost about 4 pounds and really don't want to lose anymore. Maybe this next week I will be able to eat more.
Thanks again. Tom

Originally Posted by Bryanna

Tom,

Have you ever tried an electric toothbrush? These toothbrushes actually do the work for you and are often more thorough than manual brushing. You can buy an inexpensive battery operated one and have your dentist or hygienist show you how to use it properly.

Go back to the vita cost website and type in sku # 733739069832. This is the "NOW foods real food Xylitol one pound bag". That is a great product and it will last a long time.

Bryanna

Originally Posted by threeputt

Bryanna, not sure what is going on but every morning when I get up I got a mouth full of dark blood when I spit in the sink. I know that sounds gross but that's the only way I can explain it. The teeth were removed last Thursday at noon.
I went back today and the dentist said it was healing great with no infection and it might continue to bleed a little at night for a few weeks. Never see any blood during the day. You ever heard of anything like this ? and should I be concerned ? It actually looked good when I looked a few minutes ago but wondering why the bleeding at night. thanks. Tom

Originally Posted by threeputt

It is a true mouthful of dark blood. I did see some on my pillow a few nights ago. Red in color. Yes I swallowed lots of blood when he pulled these teeth because I was told not to spit. It was bleeding Thursday night when I went to bed but I was hoping it would stop.

I was talking a lot when I first got home and should have been quiet. I had even called back to see if they could tell me how to stop the bleeding and they said get tea bags and wet them and put it where the bleeding was.

You are saying blood that was swallowed several days ago is coming back up from my stomach ? How long will it take to get rid of all the blood ?

I did see some blood around the bottom right tooth yesterday during the day. Not sure if I hit it when eating or brushing but yes it was a little coming from where the tooth was pulled. Have not seen any today.

Never have waked up in the middle of the night gagging on blood though. I just have a bad taste when I first get up.

Again I have not seen much blood today and will wait until morning and see what happens. Don't think this has ever happened to me in the past. I had a tooth pulled three years ago and it healed fast with very little bleeding but it was not a molar. Much bigger hole in those

Originally Posted by threeputt

Thanks for that great information. I see you are right as the blood is dark and yes I did swallow a lot. I should have made sure the bleeding had stopped but I really had a bad day and was ready to sleep.

I have been using salt water rinse a lot . How much longer you think I need to do this ??

Sorry for all the questions but you never know until you ask. I want so bad to eat some peanuts but I will wait. You think in two weeks I should be able to eat solid food again?

I know the people at the dentist office told me I should be able to eat most anything in a few days but I don't think they knew what they were talking about. There were just office workers. I should have asked the dentist today but forgot. He did say I was healing good and all looked great.

Tonight it feels much better and no sign of bleeding. I am very careful when brushing and flossing but you know sometimes we all get reckless.

I will update you tomorrow on how things go in the morning when I get up. I hope I see nothing but clear Thanks again for your help Bryanna. Don't know how I would have made it this far if not for you. Tom

Originally Posted by Bryanna

Hi Tom,

I hope today is a better day for you

Salt water rinse: Use about 3-5 ounces of warm water with a 1/2 teaspoon of salt 3-4 times a day. No more than that. It should be the last thing you do before you go to sleep at night. So not gargle with it. Just take a mouthful, swish and spit out until the cup of water is empty.

Unfortunately not all dental staff members are formally educated on dentistry or things like post operative care. Even some dentists are lax on post op protocols. A soft food diet should be followed for about 2 weeks or longer if necessary after tooth extractions. I would avoid all things like peanuts for several weeks because small pieces can get lodged inside the sockets which can result in an infection. The salt water rinsing should be done until the gum tissue has closed over the surgical wounds. Staying hydrated with pure water is essential because it flushes out the bacteria's and toxins that can inhibit the healing.

Bryanna