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Removing wisdom teeth is a common procedure, but recovery requires proper care to avoid complications such as dry socket, infection, or prolonged discomfort. At ArtSmiles, we want your healing to be as smooth and pain-free as possible.
Keep pressure on the gauze pad placed over the site for 30–60 minutes. Replace as needed.
Apply an ice pack on the outside of the face in 10-minute intervals for the first 24–48 hours.
Rest and avoid any strenuous activities for the first 1–2 days.
Avoid spitting, rinsing, or using straws for the first 24 hours.
Take prescribed antibiotics and pain medication exactly as directed.
Start pain relief before the numbness wears off to stay ahead of discomfort.
Avoid alcohol and driving while taking strong pain relief.
First 3 days: stick to soft, cool or lukewarm foods (e.g., yogurt, smoothies, mashed potatoes, scrambled eggs).
Avoid: Hot food/drinks, spicy foods, nuts, chips, seeds, and anything that can get stuck in the sockets.
Do not use straws—suction can dislodge the blood clot and cause dry socket.
No rinsing, spitting, or brushing near the extraction site for the first 24 hours.
After 24 hours, gently rinse with warm salt water (1 tsp salt in a glass of water) 3–4 times a day—especially after meals.
Resume brushing the rest of your teeth as normal, but avoid the surgical sites for a few days.
Smoking or vaping for at least 72 hours (ideally 7 days). Smoking increases the risk of dry socket and infection.
Touching or poking the extraction area with fingers or tongue.
Swelling and bruising around the jaw or under the eyes.
Mild bleeding or oozing for 1–2 days.
Difficulty opening your mouth fully for several days (trismus).
Severe or worsening pain after day 3 (may indicate dry socket)
Persistent bleeding that doesn’t stop with pressure
Fever, chills, or signs of infection
Pus or foul smell from the extraction site
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(07) 5588-3677
contact@artsmiles.com.au
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