hey just got my wisdom teeth taken out today... and i was planning on lifting some weights later... but my mom was like NO... wtf... anyone know how long i have to wait so i can start working out and running again?
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As a dentist I can tell you that I usually recommend that my patients always wait to do ANY strenuous exercise, drink from a straw or smoke for AT LEAST 72 hours after extraction. Any exercise can cause the blood clot that forms in the socket to dislodge causing a dry socket. It is best to wait longer (ie: a week), but after the first 72 hours the chance of a dry socket does decrease considerably. Continue to take any prescribed antibiotics and pain medication (as needed) and after 24 hours following extraction you should begin GENTLE warm salt water rinses to help prevent any infection. Cold compresses will also help reduce swelling and will also help remove minor aches/pain you may have after your extraction. Good luck!
I had mine removed and after 1 day I was back on track.
Whenever you want. It's not like you're harming your teeth or gums.
I wouldn't go out and run a marathon the next day, but you can do what you feel comfortable with. Some people are working construction the day after an extraction. I personally was laid up in my bed for about 2 weeks. Everyone is different, and it's all up to how well you feel.but then again... i didn't pass wreb
one day or less
dont lift wieghts for another day or two the high blood pressure can make it start to bleed again un clot the clot, i work with an oral surgeon..
I would check with your dentist to be sure, but don't over do it too soon. I had my wisdom teeth removed many years ago, but I was young and thought I could get back to normal the next day so I helped a friend move. I don't know if it had anything to do with that or not, but I got what is called "dry socket", and it really hurt. I had to go back to the dentist/surgeon to make sure that the gum area would heal properly. Long story short, take it easy for 2 to 3 days as far as working out goes, but do your other activities as you normally would.
Tuesday, October 13, 2009
When can i exercise after getting my wisdom teeth taken out?
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Hello, as a dentist myself I always advise my patients not to smoke, do any type of strenuous exercise or drink using a straw for AT LEAST 72 hours and even longer is of course better as this will give the clot time to form and for your gums to begin to heal. Smoking, drinking from a straw and and strenuous exercise can cause the clot to dislodge and whats known as a "dry socket" will form. Once a dry socket has formed you will find yourself back in your dentists office as this is often more painful than before your procedure. I have had patients who smoked as soon as the same afternoon that I had extracted their wisdom teeth and they ended up back in the office the next day for treatment for dry sockets. Best advice is to take any prescriptions (ie pain medication and antibiotics) that your dentist may have prescribed, try not to smoke or do a lot of exercise for at least 72 hours and just sit back and take it easy. Good luck!
whenever you feel like it ,when it stops bleeding
when the pain goes away !
a day or two after you get it done
Depends on what kind of exercise you do. Don't lift weights until after 48 hrs. Taking a walk is ok. You should be ok to do any exercise after 48 hrs.
When can I eat after extraction?
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You can eat whatever you feel comfortable eating. Just try to be sure that you don't get any food stuck in the hole! You don't want to drink through straws. And, you probably want to avoid like BBQ sauce and things like that. BesT WisheS!
a nice smoothie or milk shake!
think straws!!
NO STRAWS! I did that after an extraction and I got dry socket. This is a very painful problem that often happens after an extraction. You want the hole to fill up with blood and let it coagulate. The doctor should have given you a list of do's and don'ts. If not, contact him.
You can eat once the bleeding has stopped. It would be good to wait until the numbing has gone away too. If you are still numb and try to eat you could burn or bite your cheeks and tongue.Eat soft foods on the opposite side of your mouth. NO STRAWS! sucking through a straw will dislodge the blood clot which can cause an infection in the bone (dry socket) which is painful
When can I drink alcohol after getting my wisdom teeth removed. Is there anything I need to know?
Just got my bottom two wisdom teeth removed. I'm in a lot of pain and just wondering how long I can expect this. How long until I can drink alcohol, smoke cigarettes etc.
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DO NOT smoke or drink alcoholic beverages for at least three days follwing your surgery. smoking greatly slows the healing process and is the major cause of dry sockets, a very painful complication.
wait until the bleeding stops to drink( a day or two)... and wait until the wounds are completely healed to smoke.( a week or so)//// you might consider taking this time to quit smoking...
NEVER! WHAT ARE YOU THINKING!!! SAY NO TO DRUGS AND ALCOHOL!
It F****in' hurts .let it heal fool.
I think that if you are so badly addicted that you cannot wait until your jaw heals to have a drink then you need to spend some time in rehab for alcoholism.
The longer you don't smoke, the better. The nicotine and tar really do a number on the delicate mouth tissues and can interfere in the healing process.Also, don't drink through a straw - doing that and smoking create suction which can dislodge the blood clot that will form in the holes where your teeth were. No swishing with mouthwash, either. It's quite painful if that clot gets dislodged - you can end up with "dry socket". The directions you were given likely tell how long to avoid mouthwashes with alcohol - you could use that as a guideline for alcoholic drinks. At least a couple of days, as the alcohol could eat away at the delicate blood clot that's forming.Ibuprofen or another NSAID should help with the pain. I also highly recommend putting ice packs on. Usually on for 10 minutes, off for 10 minutes is good. It reduces swelling and helps with the pain.In a few days you should be feeling fine.Good luck!
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DO NOT smoke or drink alcoholic beverages for at least three days follwing your surgery. smoking greatly slows the healing process and is the major cause of dry sockets, a very painful complication.
wait until the bleeding stops to drink( a day or two)... and wait until the wounds are completely healed to smoke.( a week or so)//// you might consider taking this time to quit smoking...
NEVER! WHAT ARE YOU THINKING!!! SAY NO TO DRUGS AND ALCOHOL!
It F****in' hurts .let it heal fool.
I think that if you are so badly addicted that you cannot wait until your jaw heals to have a drink then you need to spend some time in rehab for alcoholism.
The longer you don't smoke, the better. The nicotine and tar really do a number on the delicate mouth tissues and can interfere in the healing process.Also, don't drink through a straw - doing that and smoking create suction which can dislodge the blood clot that will form in the holes where your teeth were. No swishing with mouthwash, either. It's quite painful if that clot gets dislodged - you can end up with "dry socket". The directions you were given likely tell how long to avoid mouthwashes with alcohol - you could use that as a guideline for alcoholic drinks. At least a couple of days, as the alcohol could eat away at the delicate blood clot that's forming.Ibuprofen or another NSAID should help with the pain. I also highly recommend putting ice packs on. Usually on for 10 minutes, off for 10 minutes is good. It reduces swelling and helps with the pain.In a few days you should be feeling fine.Good luck!
When brushing your teeth are you supposed to brush your gums too?
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As a dentist I can tell you that brushing your gums are an absolute must. This helps get rid of extra plaque build up and prevents the bacteria from building up and starting to decay a tooth (IE: cavity). Brushing the tongue is also important as this also helps get rid bacteria that cause bad breath etc.
Yes you should brush you gums. You should brush for two minutes as well. I actually time myself. I want to make sure I am doing it right. I use a manual too. I floss daily and and use mouth rinse daily. It has paid. I receive praises from my Dentist and I have wonderful teeth. Brush those gums! They need it too!
Yes, you can even brush your tongue if you want.
Absolutely. Poor gum health is one of the major causes of loss of teeth. Brushing gums helps improve circulation to the gums, and ultimately the teeth, which in turn improves their health. Be gentle on your gums however - massage them with the toothbrush!
Yes, but GENTLY. If you don't, you can get gum disease. But if you do it too hard, you can actually wear your gums out. I learned that the hard way. Good question!
Yes Yes. Gum is a must to brush.
My Boyfriend who's a dentist told me that; gum is the key to a set of healthy teeth. Without healthy gum, you wouldn't have healthy teeth.
The correct way of brushing is; brush down from the gum to your teeth for the top %26 brush up from the gum to your teeth for the bottom.
Hope this info helps.
Yes, brushing gums is imperative for oral health and overall body health. There are detailed and simple to follow instructions on how to brush the teeth and gums and also how to floss correctly at www.denta-med.com.au. It's written by a dentsit. The Denta-Med gel is an antibacterial gel that uses nanoparticles for the first time in any oral health product. It's excellent stuff.
Good luck
What's your opinion on tooth whitening for teenagers?
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Assuming there's no medical/dental reason not to do so, then I think it's just fine.Although I'm quite ancient, I can still clearly remember being a teen and suffering agonies because my ____ was too ____. It's hard enough being that age without having to deal with dingy teeth too.However, depending on the parents' finances, perhaps the kid should pay for it themselves, or at least chip in.For instance, I needed glasses but insisted on contacts. My parents wouldn't pay for them, but I was quite happy to do so.
i think teenagers should first get braces before teeth whitening. and try to get braces when your still young.
but, yes, teeth whitening is a great idea for teens!
It's overdone , makes your teeth look fake and weakens the enamel. All these girls walking around with fluorescent smiles look phony and plastic. Unless your teeth are dark or stained natural is beautiful.
When I was young, I was thin, pretty, and well assembled.I had tetracycline stained but otherwise pretty teeth. I was told that the stains were permanent otherwise I would have bleached in a second. My teeth actually limited my early career and social opportunities...not that I'm sad about what I've become. I bleached them as an adult because they were yellowing with age. Guess what happened? They are now rid of yellow and those nasty stains. They look fantastic and I get compliments on my "gorgeous" smile...words I have longed for for over 30 years. My opinion is DO IT! but don't ask my opinion on those tongue piercings...I never would have done that...I may have considered one of those trampy tattoos on my back though and a belly button ring.ahhh youth! enjoy it!
Whats wrong with my toothpaste?
when ever i wake up, i have this crap in my mouth, i think its like dead skin but i'm not sure, in my mouth. its sick, because i have to wear a retainer and all of the crap comes out with it. what the heck is this stuff? and have any of you had problems like this?
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It sounds like gingival sloughing-- the skin in your mouth is 'shedding', and it could be you're allergic to something in your toothpaste. This happens to me if I'm using a tartar control toothpaste, and my hygienist has the same problem-- she uses children's toothpaste and had me try it also. No more gingival sloughing. Hope this helps!
i have a retainer, but that hasn't happened to me, talk to your doctor
What brand is it? Some toothpaste was recalled in the U.S. Look at this link.
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/19214360/...
Check your toothpaste. If it says "Made in China" then throw it out.
We all have dead skin in our mouths sometimes.
Fortunately, that tissue is one of the fastes regenerating kind.Using mouth-wash is one way to kill a lot of this tissue.. but it's not so bad.. Try rinsing out your mouth better with water after brushing, and brush your tongue and gums too.. drink a lot of water during the day.Do try changing your toothpaste too.. Either way, it's nothing serious.
Answer:
It sounds like gingival sloughing-- the skin in your mouth is 'shedding', and it could be you're allergic to something in your toothpaste. This happens to me if I'm using a tartar control toothpaste, and my hygienist has the same problem-- she uses children's toothpaste and had me try it also. No more gingival sloughing. Hope this helps!
i have a retainer, but that hasn't happened to me, talk to your doctor
What brand is it? Some toothpaste was recalled in the U.S. Look at this link.
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/19214360/...
Check your toothpaste. If it says "Made in China" then throw it out.
We all have dead skin in our mouths sometimes.
Fortunately, that tissue is one of the fastes regenerating kind.Using mouth-wash is one way to kill a lot of this tissue.. but it's not so bad.. Try rinsing out your mouth better with water after brushing, and brush your tongue and gums too.. drink a lot of water during the day.Do try changing your toothpaste too.. Either way, it's nothing serious.
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