Can i drink sweet tea after wisdom teeth removal

Whether you’re getting a wisdom tooth extraction or an extraction for other reasons, we’ve put together a definitive guide to do’s and don’ts for your tooth extraction after care. Let’s take a look at what they are below.

Do: Get Adequate Rest

A tooth extraction may not feel like a major procedure, but it’s still quite a surgery! It’s important to get ample rest and relaxation after your procedure to allow the extraction site to properly heal. It’s best to keep your head in an upright position as much as possible to prevent continuous blood flow and allow a clot to develop.

Do: Allow the Extraction Area to Clot

You will experience bleeding after your tooth extraction, and that is completely normal. You might be finding yourself changing out your gauze for up to an hour after your procedure, but eventually the extraction site will form a clot which will prevent the area from bleeding further. Not allowing a clot to form can increase your chances of developing an infection, so make sure to keep the extraction site clear of food particles or objects (e.g. a straw).

Do: Get Your Fluids

Drinking water helps keep your teeth clean and bacteria free on top of keeping your body hydrated. You should drink plenty of water after your tooth extraction to keep the extraction site clear and prevent infection. Remember to not drink through a straw, though, since the sucking motion can disturb the extraction site.

Do: Address Any Swelling or Pain

You might feel swelling or pain after your tooth extraction, which is typical and can last up to three days. Keep an ice pack handy so you can alleviate any swelling or pain. You can ice your cheek in 10 minute increments to help curb the swelling.

Don’t: Smoke

Smoking is damaging to your health, and can increase your chances of developing a dry socket, which often leads to infection.

Don’t: Drink Carbonated Beverages or Alcohol

Both alcohol and carbonated beverages can damage the clot in your extraction site and cause complications, so avoid drinking them for at least four days after your extraction.

Don’t: Eat Chewy or Hard Foods

It’s best to eat soft, nutritionally dense foods after your extraction to avoid food particles and bacteria from collecting in the extraction site.

Don’t: Disturb the Clot

It might feel strange to be missing a tooth, but you should avoid poking around the extraction site with your tongue or other object as the site heals. If you feel that something is off, call your dentist right away and have them carefully examine the area.

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There is a ton of information on what to do BEFORE your wisdom teeth removal surgery but what about after? Here we will go through some basic post operative care so that you feel at ease once the surgery is over.

After your wisdom teeth are removed you will need to bite down on gauze at the extraction sites so that direct pressure will allow clotting and use a cold compress/ice packet to help reduce any swelling. We try our best to keep you from looking like a chipmunk!

Once the clots are formed these are like band-aids to the bone and will allow for faster healing. Since we want these “band-aids” to stay you should not do anything to dislodge them. We recommend not drinking through straws and no smoking for at least 7 days after surgery. This negative pressure can actually pull out the blood clots that are present and cause what is known as a dry socket. These can be very painful and usually occur within the first 3 days after surgery if you get one at all. The best way to avoid getting a dry socket is to follow the instructions provided.

Dry sockets occur when the bone and nerve are exposed

and a blood clot has been dislodged after an extraction.

AVOID A DRY SOCKET:

• Do not drink sodas or anything acidic (orange juice, lemonade, etc.) for the first 7 days after surgery
• Do not drink through straws, smoke, or vape for the first 7 days after surgery
• Do not eat hard or crunchy foods
• Do not do anything to disturb the area – avoid rubbing your tongue over the site(s)
• Do not do any heavy squishing or spitting for the first 3 days after surgery
• Do not exercise vigorously for approximately 3 days after your surgery – Consult your doctor for more individualized answers.

WHAT TO EAT & DRINK AFTER SURGERY:

• Stay well hydrated! Water is the perfect drink of choice after surgery since most people will become dehydrated without realizing it.
• Gatorade, Juice (non-acidic), and Milk are also good options
• Immediately following surgery we recommend cool soft foods: Ice-cream, Jello, Pudding, Applesauce, Yogurt, Protein shakes or Milkshakes (no straws!).
• The week following surgery we recommend softer foods: Mashed potatoes, Soups, Stews, Macaroni and Cheese, Noodles, shredded or chopped meat and vegetables.
• Based on your healing process you can resume normal habits as soon as you feel ready but our recommendation is if something hurts then back up.
• If food gets caught in the areas please lightly swish with warm salt water to dislodge but do not go fishing for it!

To discuss proper use of pain medications after your surgery please call our offices to discuss each case individually. If you ever have a question or concern that we have not addressed please contact us!

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