People usually have 32 teeth, and the luckiest ones will never have any problems with wisdom teeth in their entire life. The wisdom teeth are located at the very end of the upper and lower jaw and there are 4 of them. Some people do not grow out their wisdom teeth at all in their lifetime, others do and have no problems at all.
However, it can also happen that the wisdom teeth run out of space and start to crowd the other teeth, causing them to shift. Or it is also possible that the wisdom tooth remains embedded in the gum or crosses over, causing painful inflammation.
In these cases, tooth removal is necessary, with the help of a dentist or oral surgeon. Recovery is usually between one and four weeks, but can be longer depending on how complex the tooth removal procedure was.
Once the wisdom tooth has been extracted, a few things must be observed during the healing process to avoid possible infection and inflammation of the tooth site. Below we have summarised some of the things you should always do after having your wisdom tooth extracted.
Maintaining Proper Oral Hygiene
This is important not only after dental procedures, of course, but especially after. After tooth extraction, brush your teeth at least 2 to 3 times a day and take care of the sensitive areas of the mouth, but also make sure that you clean your teeth, gums and tongue thoroughly.
Rinse regularly with antibacterial mouthwash for at least 30 seconds. If you do not have mouthwash at home, salt water will do temporarily, but we prefer to rely on professional stuff, so we do not think that home-made mouthwashes are a substitute for germ- and bacteria-killing mouthwash.
Avoid Hot Food and Drinks
Sit down, read, watch TV or enjoy a game of LVBET or Vulkan Bet and wait for your tea, coffee or hot soup to cool down. In any case, dentists and oral surgeons recommend avoiding hot food and drinks after dental procedures, as they can be harmful to the wound.
While you are winning at LVBET and Vulkan Bet, your tea has reached a comfortable temperature and you can drink it without any problems. Hot foods and drinks can often trigger bleeding again, so it is a good idea to avoid them until the tooth has healed.
Avoid Consuming Dairy Products
Dairy products are also not recommended after dental procedures, especially after tooth extraction, as they tend to ferment and contain bacteria that are not harmful to health and are not recommended after tooth extraction.
So try to avoid milk, sour cream, yoghurt, kefir and other dairy products during the healing period, and once the place where the tooth was extracted is completely healed, you can go back to eating your favourite cereal or drinking your usual Greek yoghurt while browsing the websites of LVBET or Vulkan Bet.
Do not Pick at the Wound and Try Not to Chew on that Side
People tend to pick where it hurts or are simply curious about the site of the procedure. However, after extracting a wisdom tooth, especially if surgery has been performed, it is recommended not to pick at the wound, either with your finger or your tongue.
The gums have been traumatised, and after an operation there are stitches in the gums that need protection, so it is best to leave them to rest. Avoid chewing on that side, and even if you look at the scar in the mirror, do not touch your mouth with a finger or cotton-tipped swab and let it heal.
Drink Plenty of Liquids
Drinking lots of liquids is highly recommended after dental or oral surgery. A properly hydrated body heals much faster and the tooth will heal more quickly.
Immediately after tooth extraction, avoid drinking the hot drinks mentioned above, and also avoid liquids with a high sugar content, such as sugary teas or sweetened drinks. Carbonated and alcoholic drinks are not a good choice either, they are also harmful to healthy teeth and can be particularly damaging after a tooth extraction, so replace them with water and sugar-free herbal drinks.
Of course, if your dentist prescribes any antibiotics or anti-inflammatories, take them for the prescribed time. If you follow these, you can have a quick and hassle-free healing process.
