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Had A Wisdom Teeth Removal. Complicated Surgery. Not Yet Recovered. Only Liquid Food. Speedy Recovery Possible?

Hi,
I had my lower left impacted wisdom tooth removed a week ago today.
The appointment took about 3hrs and it was quite a complicated surgery to say the least! (also knocking out the neighbouring filling of another tooth).
I was diagnosed with TMJ 10 years ago so I was quite sore afterwards and my body actually went into shock after an hour or so.
I'm on my second course of antibiotics and pain killers, but the only thing I get relief from is tiger balm.
I am still unable to eat solids of any kind, even a smooth cornmeal porridge causes great pain. I'm currently stuck with smoothies and milkshakes which provide little protein for my recovery.
I need to know if there are any exercises etc that I can do in order to speed up my recovery?
I live in the Caribbean and don't have access to all of these rinses etc that are rerecommended :(
Also, I have family visiting a week tomorrow and really need to be able to eat before then!
posted on Sat, 25 May 2013
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Hi,

Thanks for asking the query,

I would like to tell you that wisdom tooth extarction is not a simple procedure and often associated with post extraction complications.
A complete extraction wound healing takes about 3 months but pain goes off completely in 3-5 days.
I would suggest you to take complete course of antibiotics and analgesics.
Take lukewarm saline rinses and antiseptic mouthwash gargles to prevent infections and promote healing.
Maintain a good oral hygiene.

Take care!
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Had A Wisdom Teeth Removal. Complicated Surgery. Not Yet Recovered. Only Liquid Food. Speedy Recovery Possible?

Hi, Thanks for asking the query, I would like to tell you that wisdom tooth extarction is not a simple procedure and often associated with post extraction complications. A complete extraction wound healing takes about 3 months but pain goes off completely in 3-5 days. I would suggest you to take complete course of antibiotics and analgesics. Take lukewarm saline rinses and antiseptic mouthwash gargles to prevent infections and promote healing. Maintain a good oral hygiene. Take care!