13/08/2026
WISDOM TOOTH REMOVAL AFTERCARE: 10 TIPS 🦷✨
1️⃣ Bite on the gauze
Keep firm pressure on the gauze as instructed by your dentist to help control bleeding.
2️⃣ Rest, rest, rest 😴
Take it easy for the first day and avoid strenuous exercise.
3️⃣ Ice your cheek ❄️
Use a cold pack during the first 24 hours to help with swelling. Use short intervals rather than leaving it on continuously.
4️⃣ Choose soft foods 🍌
Try yogurt, mashed potatoes, scrambled eggs, oatmeal, or other soft foods that are comfortable to eat.
5️⃣ Stay hydrated 💧
Drink plenty of water, but avoid using a straw.
6️⃣ Don’t smoke or v**e 🚭
Avoid smoking and va**ng while your mouth is healing, as they can interfere with healing and increase the risk of complications.
7️⃣ Don’t disturb the extraction site
Avoid poking the area with your tongue, fingers, or anything else.
8️⃣ Follow your dentist’s cleaning instructions 🪥
Keep your mouth clean, but don’t aggressively brush or rinse the extraction area immediately after surgery.
9️⃣ Take medications exactly as directed 💊
Follow your dentist’s or oral surgeon’s instructions for pain medication and antibiotics if prescribed.
🔟 Know the warning signs 🚨
Contact your dentist if you develop severe or worsening pain, persistent/heavy bleeding, fever, pus, or increasing swelling.
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