Most likely after your wisdom teeth removal, your oral surgeon may prescribe you Vicodin and hydrocodone, the most common opioid-based pain relievers after your surgery. Some dentists recommend opioid-based medicines like Vicodin or Tylenol with Codeine for their patients.

Often times after wisdom tooth removal we will prescribe a higher dose ibuprofen. This should be taken in consistent doses the first 3-5 days if tolerated to help keep inflammation down as well as help control discomfort.

use painkillers such as paracetamol or ibuprofen (always read and follow the manufacturer’s dosage instructions) – there’s some evidence to suggest that ibuprofen is the best painkiller to take after having wisdom teeth removed.

Pain Management Three ibuprofen (Advil®, Motrin®) 200mg tablets can be taken every 6 hours. For maximum benefit, alternate between acetaminophen and ibuprofen every 3 hours. This will allow you to take something for pain every 3 hours without the concern of overdose. For severe pain, use the prescription given to you.

Take the prescribed pain medications as soon as you begin to feel discomfort which will likely occur as the local anesthetic wears off. For moderate pain, you may take one or two acetaminophen such as Tylenol or Extra Strength Tylenol. Ibuprofen, such Advil or Motrin may be taken instead of acetaminophen.

Most people have little to no pain after surgery. You’ll likely have swelling and mild discomfort for 3 or so days. Your mouth may need a few weeks to completely heal.

You will be happy to hear that changes to the shape of your face are very unlikely when wisdom teeth are removed. In fact, the benefits of wisdom teeth extractions far outweigh any chance that your face’s shape could change when you have this procedure.

Smoking delays healing, increases discomfort, and may cause a dry socket or bleeding to restart. This includes cannabis AND VAPING/DABBING! No high-temperature vapors in the mouth!

You should not use straws until you have completely healed from the extraction. The pressure created by drinking through a straw can dislodge the blood clot at the site of the extraction, which can lead to a painful condition known as dry socket.

Swallow as you normally do on a daily basis. Once the gauze pads are removed, eat and drink. Foods that are conducive are light and soft (i.e. pasta, eggs, soups, milk shakes, mashed potatoes, boiled chicken, turkey, flakey fish etc.) If you don’t feel like eating much, drink a lot of fluids, and stay well hydrated.

A dry socket starts when the blood clot gets dislodged prematurely from the tooth socket. Smoking, sucking through a straw, or forceful spitting can cause dry socket.