When is the worst day after wisdom tooth removal?

Answer 1

I had mine removed two at a time. All four came in around the same time and was causing extreme pain. I had to take two days off from work each time because I was given Demerol for pain. But, as far as the pain and recovery, I was eating soup for one day, and solid food on the second day, (with care) I guess the pain of having them in as apposed to after they were gone, having them removed was a picnic! That was in 1981. Now they put you to sleep, and a little squirt of Nitrous, and you never know what happened, and the pain is negligable. A little discomfort maybe, and the occasional reminder that you had it done, with the glancing touch of your tongue, but that's it.

A common side affect is dry socket. That's when the blood clot created in the empty socket where the tooth was is "sucked" out, and the bone is exposed. The doctor should tell you not to smoke or eat food requiring you to "suck" for fear of dislodging the clot. Drysocket is incredibly painfull. There is a better than average chance that the dentist will add a few stiches to close your gum to aid in healing, and in general because the gums heal faster than say, a cut on a finger, he will use desolvable stiches.

Over all, its better to have them removed. There will be some discomfort, but it won't be too bad. Good luck.

Answer 2

the 2nd day can be uncomfortable, your dentist should have prescribed you some Tylenol3, rinsing with salty luke warm water will also help.