Don’t poke and prod with your tongue, as this will aggravate your sensitive and swollen gums, and could lead to infection.
Tooth decay, cavities, and periodontal disease (or gum infection) will only make your pain that much more intolerable and your entire mouth can get sore. If you don’t keep up with your dental hygiene, your hard-to-reach wisdom teeth might become infected or develop cavities as soon as they fully emerge, which greatly increases the need for their removal. Since they are the last teeth to appear, the enamel is less mineralized. If you have poor oral hygiene, then cavities can easily form and do a lot of harm.
Keep in mind that topical anesthetics will not last for more than an hour or so because the saliva washes the substance away.
A saltwater rinse will help kill bacteria in your mouth. [7] X Expert Source Pradeep Adatrow, DDS, MSBoard Certified Dentist & Oral Surgeon Expert Interview. 30 September 2020.
It is also possible that a simple removal of the covering gum will make the pain go away as soon as the next day.
If you experience persistent bleeding the day of surgery, keep your head and upper body elevated with several pillows while you’re resting in order to prevent choking. Be careful not to sleep on the extraction site, as it will create heat over the area.
Keep some sterile gauze on your tooth by biting on it over the extraction site. If bleeding persists, try biting down on a moistened, cool tea bag: tannic acid in the tea will help to clot blood. Avoid excessive or forceful spitting or coughing, as this will dislodge blood clots. Give your dentist or oral surgeon a call if bleeding persists for more than a day.
