{"id":365,"date":"2023-12-05T16:21:02","date_gmt":"2023-12-05T16:21:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.peeryfamilydentistry.com\/blog\/?p=365"},"modified":"2024-01-19T16:25:34","modified_gmt":"2024-01-19T16:25:34","slug":"ready-for-recovery-caring-for-your-mouth-after-a-wisdom-tooth-extraction","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.peeryfamilydentistry.com\/blog\/ready-for-recovery-caring-for-your-mouth-after-a-wisdom-tooth-extraction\/","title":{"rendered":"Ready for Recovery: Caring for Your Mouth After a Wisdom Tooth Extraction"},"content":{"rendered":"
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It\u2019s natural to feel nervous about your upcoming wisdom tooth extraction<\/a>. Though it\u2019s a routine procedure, it does have some potential risks and complications like any other surgery. That means it\u2019s important to care for yourself properly afterward. Following your dentist\u2019s aftercare instructions is the best way to heal as quickly as possible without developing any problems. If you\u2019re curious about what to expect from your recovery, keep reading to find out!<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Will Recovery Hurt?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

You\u2019ll be numbed or sedated for the procedure itself so you might experience pressure, but probably not much discomfort. That said, it\u2019s normal for your mouth to ache as the anesthesia wears off. This sensation should only last about 24-48 hours and then will subside gradually with each passing day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

To relieve the throbbing, you can try:<\/p>\n\n\n\n