Download Article Show Download Article Having your wisdom teeth removed by a dentist or oral surgeon requires thorough post-operative care to ensure a full and speedy recovery. If you don't clean your teeth and mouth properly, you could end up with an infection or painful inflammation known as "dry socket" (alveolar osteitis). Dry socket occurs in about 20% of lower wisdom teeth extractions, so you will want to make sure you take extra precautions after your surgery.[1] You’ll need to care for your mouth for at least a week after your wisdom teeth removal using a few simple processes that don’t require much time or effort.[2]
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ReferencesAbout This ArticleArticle SummaryX To clean your teeth after getting your wisdom teeth removed, avoid brushing them or using mouthwash for the first 24 hours after your surgery so you don't interfere with the healing process. Then, for the next 3 days, brush your teeth as normal but avoid the area where your teeth were removed. Instead, rinse the area with warm water mixed with a pinch of salt to clean it. When you go to spit out your toothpaste or salt water rinse, tilt your mouth to the side and let everything drain out instead of spitting so you don't damage the surgical site. Finally, after 3 days, resume your normal brushing routine. To learn how to take care of your mouth after getting your wisdom teeth out, scroll down! Did this summary help you? Thanks to all authors for creating a page that has been read 451,597 times. Reader Success Stories
Did this article help you?Can I brush my teeth Day 3 of wisdom teeth removal?On the same day of surgery, you should not brush near the extraction site. However, you should start normal brushing again the very next day, according to the American Dental Association. You will certainly want to be careful and gentle, but you should resume full brushing the day right after wisdom tooth extraction.
Can I brush my teeth after 3 days of extraction?Patients usually can resume tooth brushing and flossing on day 2 of recovery, but should refrain from brushing on the extraction site for the first three days to ensure your clot stays in place.
When can I brush my teeth with toothpaste after wisdom teeth removal?No brushing or rinsing of any kind should be performed for the rest of the day after surgery. Brushing can be started on the first post-operative day. For the first 5 postoperative days, do not spit the toothpaste out. To remove the toothpaste let it drool out of your mouth.
What can I have 3 days after wisdom teeth removal?On day 3 after surgery, eat soft foods that do not require much chewing, such as macaroni and cheese, cooked noodles, soft-boiled /scrambled/ poached eggs and soft sandwiches. Avoid tough or crunchy foods, such as pizza, rice, popcorn, and hamburger.
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