4 Wisdom teeth extracted
 

Hi,

I had all 4 removed 3.14.13 3 erupted and 1 partially impacted. The one the was partially impacted was harder for him to get out and was very sore. The pain has lessened alot but now the gums around 3 of the sockets are sore. Is this part of the normal healing process? I am still pretty much eating soft foods :( as I am afraid of food getting stuck in the sockets. He gave me a syringe to cleanse and I do after I eat now with warm salt water as I am done with the cleansing stuff he gave me. I really did not think that I would have to wait 2-4 months for the sockets to close. When is it safe to drink out of a straw? I feel silly asking my dental office some of these questions because I know I am a worry wart and don't like to bother them all the time

Hi,

The extraction sites can take several weeks to a few of months to heal closed. This is dependent upon the individual case. Many factor can speed up or slow down the healing process.

You had surgery in your mouth and you have open wounds. So you should be eating a nutritious soft food diet for at least 2 weeks post op as chewing too much can cause the mouth to hurt. Do not drink through a straw until the sites have closed. Avoid sugary foods and drinks (like soda) as well as any sugar substitute because these non nutritious substances tax the immune system which will slow down the healing process.

Keep your other teeth very clean with thorough brushing and flossing. Rinse only with salt water until the sites close.

If you have not seen the surgeon for a post op appointment, it would be a good idea to see him to make sure everything is healing okay. Extraction sites heal differently for everyone and not being able to see you clinically makes it impossible to tell why the sites are now sore. They should be feeling better at this point, not worse.

You are not be a worry wort.... your concerns are very valid. It would be wise to have the areas checked.

Hope this info helps,
Bryanna


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I had all 4 removed 3.14.13 3 erupted and 1 partially impacted. The one the was partially impacted was harder for him to get out and was very sore. The pain has lessened alot but now the gums around 3 of the sockets are sore. Is this part of the normal healing process? I am still pretty much eating soft foods :( as I am afraid of food getting stuck in the sockets. He gave me a syringe to cleanse and I do after I eat now with warm salt water as I am done with the cleansing stuff he gave me. I really did not think that I would have to wait 2-4 months for the sockets to close. When is it safe to drink out of a straw? I feel silly asking my dental office some of these questions because I know I am a worry wart and don't like to bother them all the time[/QUOTE]

They are actually better just tender I guess you would say. I did not have them surgically removed. I did have a follow up with dentist last Thursday and he said healing slow. I am also 44 YOA so might take a bit longer then a youngster LOL! I am going to call them in the next few days if nothing has changed to just look at them. I am thinking maybe it is the eating. Still mainly soft foods but more of them as I feel more hungry now. I am afraid to brush to close to the last molars as I do not want to upset them. I guess I did not realize it would be such a long process UGH!!!:Sob: Thank you!



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Hi,

All oral surgery is means your teeth were surgically removed. That term does not describe the extent or degree of oral surgery. You have surgical openings in your jawbone as well as open wounds and these things take time to heal closed. You may be tender for a few weeks..... sometimes a bit longer.

It is important to make sure you are brushing and flossing all of your teeth thoroughly.... not aggressively, just as well as you possibly can. The build up of plaque can cause bacterial infection so you want to minimize that from happening.

What is a YAO??

Bryanna


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Oh ok, I thought oral surgery meant by an Oral Surgeon, sorry! I am 44 Years Of Age and I heard it takes longer for people my age to heal. I do brush and floss just very carefully close to the hole. I bought a kids toothbrush so that I can brush better as adult ones are to big


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Hi,

A smaller soft head tooth brush is a great idea to get back near those areas. You would have more control over it and less likely to injure yourself.

YOA.... years of age.... got it :) Yes, it can take a bit longer for an older person as compared to a teenager, to heal from oral surgery.

Hope all goes well for you!
Bryanna



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How long until a person can drink using a straw? I have heard 24-48 hours and upwards to 2 weeks

Thank you!


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It is ideal to avoid drinking from a straw until the sites close over.

Your welcome :)


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