I hope Derrick's gum is feeling better tomorrow! i was not given very restrictive instructions when i had a wisdom tooth out without suturing. i was given formal (written) instructions to avoid very hot (temperature) foods until the bleeding stopped, and to avoid spicy foods for about a week.

the dentist suggested soft foods for the first 2-3 days, and said after that just to be careful when chewing. the idea was to avoid getting anything stuck in the gum cavity (can hurt, but worse, cause infection).

i was also told i NOT to swish for... i can't remember how long, but at least 2-3 days. this is because the suction from swishing action can prevent healing/reopen the wound. i was told to brush without touching the wound, and then rinse by moving my head to irrigate the mouth without suction.

i was in fact told not to swish when i had another wisdom tooth out WITH suturing! so that is very important apparently.

boy i hope that was not confusing.

~ waves ~

Your fine Waves

We got great instructions, No spitting, carbon drinks, and very much taking
it easy through the weekend. Pretty much not to do anything.

He is sleeping pretty much today. I had to cancel my appointment for
the mammogram, because my person that was coming to stay has sick
kids. But that is okay got back in next week.

So its just life. I should have known better than to do the day after.

More irritating, is my husband has made plans when I have reminded
and reminded not to for Tomorrow. I don't want Derrick left for hours.
Here by himself. So I had to cancel on a friend that is driving to
a fair across the state to sign her books for a Special needs fair.

I've had it planned for months to do this for her. Its the mom I worked
with thats son died in the bus accident. I'm still mad at my husband.

He just better get home in time for the other fair I'm to attend.
TOmorrow night.

donna