My Wisdom Tooth Extraction Journey1st Wisdom Tooth Extraction (right side) 6k - December 2009.
A week before surgery:Panoramic X-Ray - P???
Pre-medication - Antibiotic
After the surgery:Tranexamic Acid for 1 day, every 3 hours.
Mefenamic Acid for 3 days, every 6 hours.
Co-Amoxiclav for 8 days, every 12 hours.
- - - After almost 4 years - - -
2nd Wisdom Tooth Extraction (left side) 5k - September 2013.
A week before surgery:Panoramic X-Ray - P500
Pre-medication:Himox Antibiotic 500mg 3x a day for 7 days (after meals)
On the day of surgery:Anesthesia before and during surgery (many times). Then, last and final anesthesia after surgery. It took only less than an hour to extract my wisdom tooth. Movie showing in dental clinic's waiting area is "Pee Mak"
After the surgery (notes from my dentist):
1. Pressure should be placed on the cotton that has been placed on the extraction site for 1 hour. If the bleeding continues new cotton should be placed and pressed on for another 45 minutes.
2. Avoid eating or drinking anything hot on the day of your extraction. Also, do not rinse your mouth, do not use a straw for drinking. Do not spit and do not drink carbonated beverages. Do not smoke or drink alcohol either. Do not brush on the day of the surgery; you can resume your brushing and flossing the day after, gently.
3. You may experience some pain, bruising around your lips and/or some swelling, especially after extraction of impacted wisdom teeth. Ice bag application and medication prescribed for you will help to minimize you discomfort. (30 mins. cold and 15 mins. hot compress alternately, thrice a day for 4 days)
4. Please take all the medication you have received based on the intructions given to you.
Hemostan 500mg once only to prevent bleeding.
Ponstan SF 500mg every 6 hours for pain.
Ceporex Antibiotic 500mg 3x a day for 7 days.
5. During the first 2-3 days after the surgery, a diet of soft cold food and liquids is recommended (soup, yogurt, milk shake and juice).
6. Call dentist's office if you experience excessive bleeding, severe pain or swelling or if you have any questions or concerns.
Added notes from my dentist:No heavy lifting for 3 days.
5 stitches will melt by itself after 3-4 weeks.
At least 2 pillows - elevated head.
Normal - swelling, difficult in swallowing, difficult in opening mouth.
If fever occurs - take paracetamol.
Follow-up check-up after 3 weeks:Astringosol Specialist - gargle twice a day for 2 weeks.