Is there much pain or swelling after the removal of wisdom teeth?
It is likely that there will be some discomfort and swelling both on the inside and outside of the mouth after surgery. This is usually worse for the first three days but it may take up to two weeks before all the soreness goes. The jaw may also become stiff and require a diet of soft food for a week or so. If it is likely to be sore your Surgeon will arrange painkillers. It may also be necessary to have a course of antibiotics after the extraction. There may be some bruising of the skin of the face that can take some time to fade away. Is there any post operative care? It is important to keep the extraction sites as clean as possible for the first few weeks after surgery. It may be difficult to clean teeth around the sites of the extraction because it is sore and if this is the case it is best to keep the area free from food debris by gently rinsing with a mouthwash or warm salt water (dissolve a flat teaspoon of kitchen salt in a cup of warm water) commencing on the day after surgery
