Recovery after Wisdom Teeth Removal SurgeryTake care of yourself after wisdom teeth extraction. Follow our useful instructions to recover after wisdom teeth surgery.

Leave the Gauge on the Surgical Site Do not change the gauze from your surgical area. Leave it on the surgical site for at least 30 minutes.

Use Tea BagsUse biting moist tea bags in place of biting gauze if your wounds are still bleeding at a steady pace after 12 hours.

Wash Your Mouth with Salt WaterWash your mouth with salt water on day 2 after surgery. Take the liquid made of 1 teaspoon of salt with 8 ounces of warm water into your mouth.

Use an Ice Pack to Relieve from Pain Use ice pack after 24 to 72 hours of surgery to relieve from pain.

Elevate Your HeadPlace 2 or more pillows under your head to elevate your mouth while sleeping. It will decrease the swelling.

Avoid Using Straws to Drink LiquidsAvoid using straws while drinking something. It creates the vacuum inside your mouth that can slow down the healing process.

Skip Cigarette Smoking and AlcoholKeep away from smoking and drinking alcohol after surgery. Both of these activities can inhibit the healing process.

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