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A guide to sleeping after wisdom teeth extraction

You might have a dry socket or an infection if your pain worsens, you experience new pain, or you have swollen lymph nodes under your jaw. You should contact your oral surgeon's office if you think you may have one of these conditions. Visit our website or give us a call at 6219 9548 for more details.<br><br>

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A guide to sleeping after wisdom teeth extraction

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  1. A GUIDE TO A GUIDE TO SLEEPING AFTER SLEEPING AFTER WISDOM TEETH WISDOM TEETH EXTRACTION EXTRACTION www.gardendental.sg

  2. After having their wisdom teeth removed, some people are more painful than others, but almost everyone feels some discomfort. Here are some strategies for reducing pain while attempting to sleep. UTILIZE ANY PAINKILLERS AS DIRECTED If your dentist gives you painkillers on prescription, follow the directions carefully. TAKE IBUPROFEN If no other painkillers are prescribed, you may take ibuprofen. If your oral surgeon approves and you don't have any medical conditions that might prevent it from working, you may do this. CREATE A RELAXING SLEEPING ENVIRONMENT Maintaining a cool, dark bedroom and engaging in other activities before bed that promote sleep may help you forget about your discomfort.

  3. RAISE YOUR HEAD. To lessen swelling and encourage clotting at night, try elevating your head with an additional pillow. ON YOUR SIDE, GO TO BED. Compared to sleeping on your back, you can keep your head propped up on a pillow more easily on your side. APPLY AN ICE PACK. Using ice for the first few days following wisdom tooth removal can help reduce swelling. For 10 to 20 minutes at a time, place an ice pack on your jaw and wrap it in a cloth. FOLLOW YOUR SURGEON’S OTHER INSTRUCTIONS. It’s a good idea to follow any other particular advice your surgeon gives you for reducing your symptoms. After having your wisdom teeth removed, some discomfort is typical. You may manage pain and swelling while trying to sleep by taking painkillers as directed by your doctor, making your bedroom comfortable, and elevating your head. You might have a dry socket or an infection if your pain worsens, you experience new pain, or you have swollen lymph nodes under your jaw. You should contact your oral surgeon's office if you think you may have one of these conditions. Visit our website or give us a call at 6219 9548 for more details.

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