kel
06-18-2003, 09:21 PM
Hi - I've read the wisdom teeth archives and didn't find much about after care. I got mine pulled 2 nights ago and have some questions.
-One of my gums is still bleeding a little bit off and on - is that normal? If so for how long?
-What do I do if it feels like I've got food stuck back there? I'm still in the early stages of healing and I don't want to mess with it too much, esp. since there's still a little bleeding.
-When is it normal for the swelling to go down? I've been taking arnica, but still have a bit of the chipmunk cheeks look going - although it doesn't hurt as much now.
-When can I start chewing back there again?
-I've been rinsing gently with warm salt water after eating and off and on through the day, is there anything else I should be or shouldn't be doing?
Thank you!!!
xo - Kelly
-One of my gums is still bleeding a little bit off and on - is that normal? If so for how long?
-What do I do if it feels like I've got food stuck back there? I'm still in the early stages of healing and I don't want to mess with it too much, esp. since there's still a little bleeding.
-When is it normal for the swelling to go down? I've been taking arnica, but still have a bit of the chipmunk cheeks look going - although it doesn't hurt as much now.
-When can I start chewing back there again?
-I've been rinsing gently with warm salt water after eating and off and on through the day, is there anything else I should be or shouldn't be doing?
Thank you!!!
xo - Kelly