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Wisdom Tooth Extraction 101 - What Foods & Drinks Are Allowed After the Procedure
Nov 21, 2019
It would be better to have your wisdom tooth extraction when you don’t have much in your schedule. The pain that comes with the operation can affect your ability to work, which makes it a wrong decision when you have an important presentation the following day. It won’t be a wise decision to have your wisdom tooth plucked out a day before your vacation, as well. You will be thinking more about your operation rather than enjoying the experience. It’s hard to enjoy food and drinks after an oral operation because alcohol and tooth extraction do not go together.
Here are other details about wisdom tooth extraction that you must keep in mind:
The days after
The area vacated by the wisdom tooth will remain sore and swollen days after the surgery. During this time, resting at home and doing close to nothing are more appealing options than drinking alcohol or binging on a feast. However, the National Institutes of Health suggests that cold, soft foods like ice pops will help numb the pain for the first 24 hours after the operation.
It’s best to chew on the side of your mouth away from the extraction area. Meanwhile, liquid foods like protein shakes are the best option when you had all four wisdom teeth removed. You cannot use a straw while drinking because the suction effect it creates disrupts the clotting, which stops the bleeding after the procedure.
On drinking alcohol
If you think that you are ready to join parties with free-flowing alcoholic drinks, think again. You cannot drink beer or wine while you are still taking pain medication after the extraction because mixing the two can cause severe conditions beyond the oral cavity. Therefore, you must be cautious before you indulge because mixing alcohol and medication can lead to falls, driving impairments, and liver damage.
Check the label of your painkiller for side effects with or without alcohol intake. It pays to be on the safe side while recovering from the extraction, and alcohol will only take you several steps back. If you can’t miss the celebration, you have no choice but to reach out for water or juice instead.
On party foods
Do not fall into the temptation of overeating. The reduction of your mouth’s inflammation does not translate to the total healing of the extraction area yet. If dissolvable stitches are still present, you must wait for three to 14 days before it totally evaporates, and only then can you enjoy more food.
On the other hand, non-dissolvable stitches will take up to 14 days before the surgeon removes them. During this period, you can help your teeth recover faster by consuming soft foods instead of crunchy ones like chips. Bananas, peeled oranges, and pita bread are easily chewable options that can fill your stomach.
Refrain from consuming hot or spicy foods as well because it can cause inflammation to the tender gums. Beyond 24 hours after the surgery, gently brush your teeth with a soft-bristled toothbrush to get rid of food particles that can cause further infections.
Your ally in dental care
Daas Dentistry uses the latest equipment to complete surgical wisdom tooth extractions. We also offer Invisalign retainers to keep your teeth in perfect line as well as root canal treatments.
If you’re looking for a dentist in Mississauga to help you with your wisdom tooth extraction, get in touch with DAAS Dentistry to see how we can help.
Dr. Ehab Daas
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Dr. Ehab is a passionate dentist with 15 years of dental experience. He received his D.D.S in 1997, and has practiced dentistry for 6 years since then. Immediately after that, Dr. Da'as moved to Paris to get his Orthodontics and Prosthodontic diploma's in which he specialized in fixed bridges and crowns. He graduated from France with remarkable achievements in 2005, and went on to work for 9 years, focusing on difficult orthodontics cases and satisfying his ortho patients. Dr. Ehab moved to Canada in 2014 to continue his career, where he is proud and extremely honoured to provide his patients with the highest quality service.
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