Had my teeth extracted today... any advice? plus I am lonely

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#1 Post by **Kallisandra** » Fri Mar 27, 2009 5:07 pm

Hi,

I just had my teeth extracted today, anyone have an solid advice for me while I am sitting with black tea bags stuffed where there were previously teeth. 4 - 1st Bicuspids removed! Feeling nausea

#2 Post by **KLC** » Fri Mar 27, 2009 5:36 pm

Hey Kallisandra! How's it going? Is your mouth feeling ok? It will get better I promise. It's going to be tough eating for the first couple of days. I would stick to soup, pudding, ice cream... soft foods. But you'll feel back to normal in no time, promise! If I can do it, ANYONE can do it

You'll start to get super excited once you see movement with the surrounding teeth! Hang in there and we're all here for you!

#3 Post by **cathykay** » Sat Mar 28, 2009 6:15 am

Hey, I had an extraction yesterday too. A second bicuspid on the bottom. I don't have any advice for you but hopefully you feel less alone now, knowing that someone else had a tooth pulled yesterday also.

#4 Post by **Kallisandra** » Sat Mar 28, 2009 9:12 pm

Thanks everyone... Today I feel a little better, large gaping holes! It wasn't so bad except I had trouble sleeping and swallowing blood was making me puke. So grateful it stopped bleeding today.

Today I made some broccoli soup, pureed in the blender.
Corn chipotle bisque, also pureed in the blender. Refried beans and cheese. Pudding and applesauce. On the positive side, I am going to be able to lose those 5 lbs I have wanted to!

#5 Post by **overseasmel** » Sat Mar 28, 2009 9:18 pm

Yeah the whole blood in the mouth thing is a bit gross, isn't it?! I had four extractions (second pre-molars) in October/November 2007. I was pretty nauseous too and actually ended up kinda passing out once.

But the gaps closed and now my braces are off and I have straight teeth and a good bite, so it was all worthwhile.

#6 Post by **marycotter5678** » Sat Mar 28, 2009 10:26 pm

Hey. The worst part is over so now just take it easy and it will soon be back to normal.
After my extraction, I was advised not to spit, suck (like through a straw) or rinse too vigorously for at least 48 hours --- I actually stuck to that for around 7 days to be on the safe side. I rinsed with salt water for about 5 minutes at a time a few times a day-- this really helped with the tenderness/pain (although there wasnt that much pain really) and also cleaned the area when I still wasn't able to really brush there.
Besides that, I stuck to soft foods around a week.
The time passed very quickly - it's been a month now an everything is fine and dandy =)

#7 Post by **KLC** » Sun Mar 29, 2009 6:35 am

And it's Sunday already. 2 days down already!! Hope you are feeling better and better each day!

#8 Post by **Kallisandra** » Sun Mar 29, 2009 5:23 pm

I hope so, I have noticed I have this swallowing issue.. aka saliva more free flowing in every position except lying down. I have to go to work tomorrow. So I hope to conquer this problem by then. Anyone had a similar experience, I always make these slurping noises.

Thanks for all the support everyone!