Recovering from surgery

[statictorchMember]

Hey everyone, guess who just got a surgical exposure? This guy… anyway the deal is that a baby tooth that never came out has been blocking an adult tooth, and my other adult teeth weren’t letting the baby tooth come out because they grew around it, trapping it. On top of that, I had to get three wisdom teeth removed at the same time. After spending an afternoon with my face stuffed with bloody gauze it occurred to me that not once did I hear anything that the doctor said about what I’m supposed to do while I recover. So if any of you have had to deal with any form of mouth surgery before I’d appreciate it if you’d give me some tips on how to get things done. I can’t really eat or even drink much, so please, if anyone has any experience with this kind of thing I’d love to hear it.

[stupidwowguyMember]

I once had a mouth surgery for pretty much the same reason. I don’t remember exactly what I did besides taking tylenol to ease the pain. One thing I do distinctly remember though is to avoid drinking through a straw because of the suction being able to reopen your wound. So yeah, avoid that and obviously solid food as well. Hope there’ll be no complications!

[pixi4688Member]

This may sound gross but rince your mouth with salty hot water, it will keep the wound from getting nasty i had a tooth pulled a year back, and had to go to the hosptial as it wouldt stop bleeding so i know how you feel.

[acethe5thMember]

Bread is evil, don’t try to eat it. Ice packs can help with swelling and pain. Eat like a bird, swallow stuff whole.

[ibunwestMember]

pixi4688:
This may sound gross but rince your mouth with salty hot water, it will keep the wound from getting nasty i had a tooth pulled a year back, and had to go to the hosptial as it wouldt stop bleeding so i know how you feel.

I was going to say this as well. That’s what they had me do when I got some teeth pulled last year.

[statictorchMember]

Thanks for the advice everyone. Do any of you have tips on staying hydrated? I feel nervous whenever I try to drink anything.

[minscMember]

statictorch:
Hey everyone, guess who just got a surgical exposure? This guy… anyway the deal is that a baby tooth that never came out has been blocking an adult tooth, and my other adult teeth weren’t letting the baby tooth come out because they grew around it, trapping it. After spending an afternoon with my face stuffed with bloody gauze it occurred to me that not once did I hear anything that the doctor said about what I’m supposed to do while I recover. So if any of you have had to deal with any form of mouth surgery before I’d appreciate it if you’d give me some tips on how to get things done. I can’t really eat or even drink much, so please, if anyone has any experience with this kind of thing I’d love to hear it.

I’m a pro at this with three wisdom teeth removed, two retained baby teeth removed, and corrective jaw surgery. Give your doctors office a call, they should be willing to pass along the information your looking for.

Basically no sucking through a straw, no blowing your nose, no hard foods, rinse your mouth after every meal. Careful brushing your teeth, you don’t want to rip any stitches out. To help reduce swelling, use a cold pack on for 20 minutes and off for 15.

Hope that helps. I’d still contact your doctor though, they could tell you anything I may have missed.

[butsukoyMember]

Eat some Doritos. They’re good.

Please call your doctor.

[dewgyMember]

It seems most of it has already been said. When I had to get some teeth taken out the big things were not to create any kind of air pressure in the mouth such as sucking or blowing hard and not eating dairy products for two weeks if I am not mistaken as that can lead to bacteria infections.

But other then that just take it eajy

[apocMember]

I had my four wisdom teeth removed because they would never get out otherwise. What minsc said is pretty much what I was told. It may be different where you live but here my Dentist gave my a prescription for some strong painkiller and it was really needed for the first few days so I hope you got some.

I had a towel tyed on my head to keep some ice on my mouth while gaming. So do something that don’t need you to move to keep your mind away from the pain.

[statictorchMember]

dewgy: It seems most of it has already been said. When I had to get some teeth taken out the big things were not to create any kind of air pressure in the mouth such as sucking or blowing hard and not eating dairy products for two weeks if I am not mistaken as that can lead to bacteria infections.

But other then that just take it eajy

Wait… no dairy products? What about ice cream? Or mac and cheese? What in the hell am I supposed to eat if I can’t eat that stuff? =(

[acethe5thMember]

Stuff without milk, like a salad.

[minscMember]

statictorch: Wait… no dairy products? What about ice cream? Or mac and cheese? What in the hell am I supposed to eat if I can’t eat that stuff? =(

Like we said, call your doctor. The doctor or nurses will tell you exactly what you need to know.

[proudplatypusMember]

Yes call your doctor, don’t be shy now. As for hydration, water, plain beautiful water and plenty of it, especially since you probably wont be eating as much.

[soghogMember]

I was going to suggest put all your meals in a blender, but I have this sneaking suspicion that’s not your thing.

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