After a wisdom tooth operation

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The removal of wisdom teeth is one of the most common surgical interventions in dentistry. The behavior of the patient after a wisdom tooth operation also has a decisive influence on the success of the treatment. Read everything about the time after the wisdom tooth operation and how you can best avoid complications!

Complications after wisdom tooth surgery

Pain after wisdom tooth surgery should be treated as early as possible with pain relievers (analgesics) such as ibuprofen or paracetamol. Blood thinning medications such as aspirin should not be taken after the procedure. These increase the risk of bleeding or major bruising (bruising). The healing process can lead to inflammation after wisdom tooth surgery, which usually subsides after two to three days. If you consistently cool your cheeks or suck on ice cubes, you can avoid major swelling after a wisdom tooth operation. If you use ice or cool packs, you should wrap them in a towel to protect your skin from damage caused by the cold.

Oral hygiene after wisdom tooth surgery

Consistent oral hygiene and wound care prevent bacteria from multiplying and protect against inflammation after wisdom tooth surgery. After each meal you should gently wipe the foam of toothpaste over the wound area with a soft toothbrush, but do not exert any pressure. A daily mouth rinse with an antibacterial solution supplements brushing your teeth.

Smoking after wisdom tooth surgery

Smoking should be avoided until the wound has healed, as tobacco consumption greatly slows the healing process and thus increases the risk of inflammation. In addition, secondary bleeding can be promoted by the effects of the smoke.

Exercise after wisdom tooth surgery

You should avoid sport and vigorous physical exertion for a few days and instead take it easy. The stress increases blood pressure and the wound can open and bleed again. Talk to your doctor and he will tell you when you can start exercising again.

Follow-up care and sick leave after wisdom tooth surgery

About a week after the procedure, the doctor will check the wound through the wisdom tooth. Sutures are then also pulled as part of this follow-up examination, provided the wound has healed sufficiently. Your doctor will write you sick after pulling your wisdom tooth or issue you with a certificate of incapacity for work so that you can spare yourself and avoid complications after wisdom tooth surgery.

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