Wisdom tooth experiences?

[Yuitsu]

Dairy foods are not a good idea- they can actually cause infections. It's better if you stick to icy products. One thing that I had was lots of Pedialyte (don't drink the Pineapple- it will burn).

Seriously!?  My grandma stuffed me full of soft cheeses and ice cream!  I guess I got lucky not to have any infections! 

Dairy products have small particles that can get caught in the wound and cause infections. I remember hearing something else about the pathogens in them, but I can't find anything on it right now.

:O really? I was on fromage frais and tea for a week! Will have to find something else for after my next dentist visit with any work.

[Elisto]

I've never heard not the eat dairy, or that it's any worse at having particles get stuck in the wound than anything else...where can I find information on this?

[StoryDreamer]

I had medicine sewn into my mouth that made me exhausted so I slept for days. And they gave me painkillers... Be sure to rinse well with warm salt water to rid yourself of that awful blood taste.

[teacher316]

Update: Tooth is out and I'm doing well. The actual procedure wasn't bad at all. I had laughing gas and novacane so I couldn't feel anything. When they wore off I was pretty sore but they prescribed hydrocodone and I alternate that with ibuprofen. I have iced it too which helps a little. The bleeding has stopped and started so I'm trying to stick to eating pudding and mashed potatoes. I'm still a little sore when I chew stuff. All in all I'm doing much better and I can't wait to eat regular food again!

[Elisto]

Glad to hear you're doing well!

[Kiwi]

I'm glad it went well I was put under to have my 4 out. I was a little sore and stayed in bed for a couple days, and just drank Boost and water (couldn't eat). Took a little while for my bruising to go away, but I bruise easy.