Although not everyone has problems with their wisdom teeth, most people have difficulties that require wisdom teeth removal procedures. The treatment of wisdom teeth can range from simple extractions to more complex surgical techniques. No matter what treatment you have for your wisdom teeth, you will need to closely follow your dentist’s aftercare instructions. An essential part of these instructions is what you can eat a day after wisdom teeth removal.
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Common Complications After Wisdom Teeth Removal
Fortunately, serious complications rarely occur. Most problems occur within a few days after the extractions and are easily treated. The most common complications include:
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Bleeding. You may notice some blood oozing from the extraction site the day after wisdom teeth removal. You can help avoid this by not spitting and replacing the gauze over the surgery site as instructed by your dentist.
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Pain. You will remain numb for several hours after the surgery due to the local anesthetic. Once this wears off, you can expect mild to moderate discomfort. You should take the pain medication as recommended by your dentist.
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Swelling. You may notice swelling soon after surgery and it can increase for a few days before subsiding. Minimize swelling and bruising by using ice packs as directed.
The Importance Of Nutrition For Healing
The removal of a wisdom tooth creates a wound in your mouth that will take some time to heal. Nutrition plays a vital role in wound healing, as does your overall well-being and the health of your immune system. As a result, your body has an increased need for the nutrients necessary for faster healing without infection. These nutrients include:
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Adequate calories. You may not feel like consuming any foods or beverages after oral surgery, but your body needs more calories while it heals the surgical wound.
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Protein. Protein helps repair muscle and other soft tissues. It also aids in keeping your immune system healthy.
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Water. Hydration is critical to quick, healthy, and uncomplicated wound healing. Although many people live in a constant state of dehydration, it presents particular impairments to comfortable and complete healing after wisdom teeth removal.
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Vitamins and minerals. Fighting infection and repairing damaged tissue is enhanced with an abundance of vitamins A, B, C, D, E, iron, and zinc. Ensure that the foods and beverages you consume during healing after wisdom teeth removal include all of these.
Foods To Eat After Wisdom Teeth Removal
The day after wisdom teeth removal, you likely will not feel like eating. You will experience mild to moderate discomfort and may feel tired from the sedation and the surgery. You should not eat any solid foods on this day. Instead, you should consume only liquids and perhaps some soft foods. Depending on the treatment you received, your dentist may instruct you to only consume liquids such as broth. Other possible foods include:
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Soup
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Smoothies
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Yogurt
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Pudding
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Ice cream
Always follow the specific instructions you receive from your dentist to optimize your healing and avoid complications.
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