Hi everyone!

I had my wisdom teeth pulled 6 days ago. 2 on the top and 1 on the bottom left that was slightly impacted. Surgery went fine and everything seems to be healing well and looks good. However, sometimes I get a dull aching in my bottom front teeth and gum line. Just wondering if this is normal? I don't think I have a dry socket (at least I hope not) and I have followed all directions and guidelines following the procedure to avoid having anything awful happen. Any information would be helpful. Also, when is it ok to finally start chewing foods in the back of my mouth and not the front?

Hi hkd6028,

It is common for other teeth or other areas of the mouth or jaw to feel achey after wisdom tooth removal. This usually subsides on its own in a week or two.

It is best to eat a nutritious soft food diet and refrain from eating anything that requires a lot of chewing for at least 2 weeks to give the jaw a rest and prevent over usage of your front teeth. The teeth that are being over used can become sore and feel like a dull ache or even throb along the gum line. This is because the periodontal ligament that holds the teeth in the bone becomes inflamed from over using the teeth. Similar to a bruise.

You can use your premolar teeth to eat soft foods. Just be careful not to place the food way in the back of your mouth. Soft foods require little chewing so they are easier to eat.

Keep all of your teeth clean with proper brushing/flossing and keep rinsing with warm salt water 3-4 times a day to keep the extraction sites clear of debris. Continue the rinsing until the sites close over with gum tissue.

Hope this information is helpful to you.
Bryanna

I was wisdom teeth removed and now i still very bad. I hate wisdom teeth.