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Mmaree · May 29, 2012, 03:53 AM

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.

Super Saiyan · May 29, 2012, 04:37 AM

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.

Mmaree · May 29, 2012, 05:16 AM

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 :)

tickle · May 29, 2012, 06:24 AM

Originally Posted by Super Saiyan

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

Mmaree · May 29, 2012, 06:38 AM

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

tickle · May 29, 2012, 06:46 AM

Originally Posted by Mmaree

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.

Mmaree · May 29, 2012, 07:24 AM

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!

tickle · May 29, 2012, 07:57 AM

Originally Posted by Mmaree

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 !