It is now my 5th day since having my 4 wisdom teeth removed, I was put under. I still have pain as I'm quite swollen inside my mouth. My throat is inflamed due to the tube put in my throat. How long now till my holes heals, I got stitches put in, dissolvable ones.

It will take about two to three weeks.

Trust me, I know from experience.

Avoid smoking and drinking beverages out of straws. Try to obtain a syringe or a WaterPik and use it to wash out the holes in your mouth where the teeth were extracted. Advil works nicely for the pain; but whatever you do, do *not* (and I repeat, DO NOT) take Advil and another Ibuprofen together.

If I were you, I'd call in sick to work if you already haven't.

Thanks for the reply :D Do you think it's OK to start eating normally or too soon, like for example a cheese burger or piece of chicken? Yeah I've taken work off :)

It will take about two to three weeks.

Trust me, I know from experience.

Avoid smoking and drinking beverages out of straws. Try to obtain a syringe or a WaterPik and use it to wash out the holes in your mouth where the teeth were extracted. Advil works nicely for the pain; but whatever you do, do *not* (and I repeat, DO NOT) take Advil and another Ibuprofen together.

If I were you, I'd call in sick to work if you already haven't.
I would not advise rinsing the area with a syringe or water pik

Oh really why? Heaps of people have said do it. I'm guessing so it doesn't dislodge the blood clot?

Oh really why? Heaps of people have said do it. I'm guessing so it doesn't dislodge the blood clot?

Exactly. A gentle sloosing will do the trick. The blood clot is necessary for healing, as you may know.

Ok thanks :) I saw my dentist he said all is well just a bit slow cause I'm quite small, going to attempt my first real meal soon of cannelloni!

Ok thanks :) I saw my dentist he said all is well just a bit slow cause I'm quite small, going to attempt my first real meal soon of cannelloni!

Good choice, soft enough not to cause any damage and nutritious !