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The Day Of Your Wisdom Teeth Surgery: 3 Things You Should Know
Lois Murray
If you are planning to have your wisdom teeth removed by an oral surgeon, there are a few things that you should know before the day of your surgery arrives. Taking the time to review the three tips below can help to ensure you are well prepared for your wisdom teeth surgery and help you to avoid any potential problems on the day of surgery.
#1: You Will Need To Have Someone You Trust With You
When undergoing oral surgery to have your wisdom teeth removed, you will be placed under a general anesthetic. As a result, you will definitely need to have someone with you in order to drive you home. However, this person should be more than just someone who is capable of driving you home. This should be someone that you really trust. This is because the general anesthetic that is used for wisdom teeth surgery can have an emotional impact on people as the anesthetic wears off. Each person's experience is different. Having someone you trust accompany you to this appointment will ensure that you have the emotional support you need regardless of what your response may be.
#2: You Should Have A Plan For Quickly Getting Your Prescriptions
When you leave the oral surgeon's office after your surgery, you will leave with a few different prescriptions in hand. These prescriptions typically include antibiotics and painkillers. While you may not feel any pain right after surgery since you are still experiencing the effects of the anesthetic, this can change as the anesthetic continues to wear off. In order to avoid finding yourself dealing with pain and not yet having any painkillers to combat this pain, you will want to make a plan for someone to drop your prescriptions off to be filled right away.
#3: You Need To Be Prepared To Follow All Aftercare Instructions
Your actions in the hours and days following your wisdom teeth surgery will have a huge impact on how well and how quickly you heal. That is why it is so important for you to follow all of the aftercare instructions that you are given by your oral surgeon. If you are feeling a bit nervous, it may be a good idea to ask a family member or friend to sit in with you and the surgeon while they are going over the aftercare instructions. This will ensure that they can help to remind you of this information if your nerves take over and your fail to absorb everything you are being told.
For more information on wisdom teeth surgery, contact a professional near you.
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