Always follow the instructions of your dental office. If you will be put under general anesthesia, then you should bring a driver with you to your appointment. The driver is there for moral support, but you will also need him or her there to drive you home afterward.
You should not drive for at least 24 hours after your surgery. Be sure to brush and floss your teeth before the surgery. A clean mouth may help reduce the risk of infection. It is recommended that you do not smoke or use any tobacco products for at least twelve hours before your surgery. After your appointment, you should plan to take it easy for the remainder of the day. Do not drive or operate any heavy machinery. Avoid heavy lifting and strenuous exercise for several days after the surgery.
You are typically advised to have only liquids for the first 24 hours after your appointment. Do not use a drinking straw for your beverages. Doing so could damage the site of the surgery. After the first 24 hours, you may begin eating soft, bland foods. Foods like plain yogurt, eggs, mashed potatoes, soup and applesauce are generally recommended.
Avoid crunchy or spicy food, and this is because they could irritate or damage the surgical site. You should also avoid foods that are chewy or hard, as they could also irritate your gums. Even acidic foods and beverages like tomato sauce and orange juice could irritate your surgical site.
A shot or topical numbing agent is an example of a local anesthetic. In this case, you may eat normally prior to your appointment. Nitrous Oxide Another popular sedative used during oral surgery is nitrous oxide. One of the benefits of nitrous, when it comes to dietary restrictions, is the fact that the patient may eat a light meal up to a few hours before their oral surgery time.
This adds some flexibility to the appointment. However, in this case, you should still be able to go home on the same day as the procedure. If the tooth hasn't come through the gum, a small cut incision will be made in the gum to access it. A small piece of the bone covering the tooth may also need to be removed. The tooth may be cut into smaller parts to make it easier to remove through the opening.
There's less need to make an incision if the tooth has broken through the gum. You'll feel some pressure just before the tooth is removed, as your dentist or oral surgeon needs to widen the tooth socket by rocking the tooth back and forth before taking it out. You shouldn't feel any pain as your wisdom teeth are removed because the area will be numb. However, if you do feel pain during the procedure, tell your dentist or oral surgeon so they can give you more anaesthetic.
How long it takes to remove the tooth will vary. Simple procedures can take a few minutes, but it can take longer than 20 minutes if it's more complicated.
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