How Do You Tolerate Getting Wisdom Teeth Pulled?
• Get some rest. Get some rest. Rest is your best friend. Especially during a R.E.M sleep, most likely, you will no longer feel the pain in your mouth. • Keep movement in your mouth to a minimum. Remember that you do have stitches in your mouth and you want them to heal as soon as possible. • Keep your jaw iced. Keep your jaw iced. Within the first 24 hours of the surgery, you should ice 15 minutes on, and 15 minutes off, as often as possible. Frozen packs of small vegetables (peas, corn) make nice ice packs which conform to your shape and deliver a gentle cold. • Keep your medicine close. Follow the directions on the label without deviating from your doctor’s recommended dosage. If you have questions about your dosage, or are still in pain, call your doctor’s office for advice. • Use your best judgment when deciding what to eat. Use your best judgment when deciding what to eat. Generally speaking, you should eat very soft foods and foods which will not dislodge your stitches or get st