{"id":4199,"date":"2024-12-11T22:22:16","date_gmt":"2024-12-11T15:22:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.iconicdental.co.th\/services\/wisdom-tooth-extraction-tooth-extraction\/"},"modified":"2026-01-08T09:33:05","modified_gmt":"2026-01-08T02:33:05","slug":"wisdom-tooth-extraction-tooth-extraction","status":"publish","type":"services-details","link":"https:\/\/www.iconicdental.co.th\/en\/services\/wisdom-tooth-extraction-tooth-extraction\/","title":{"rendered":"Wisdom tooth extraction \/ Tooth extraction"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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How to take care of yourself after wisdom tooth extraction<\/h1>
  • Apply a cold compress to the cheek area to reduce swelling in the first 24-72 hours.<\/span><\/li>
  • Avoid using a straw: to prevent the blood clot from dislodging from the wound, which can cause repeated bleeding.<\/span><\/li>
  • Take medication: Use painkillers or antibiotics as prescribed by your doctor.<\/span><\/li>
  • Brush your teeth carefully: Avoid the wound area.<\/span><\/li>
  • Rinse with warm salt water: to help keep the area clean.<\/span><\/li>
  • Eat soft foods: such as porridge or soup.<\/span><\/li>
  • You should avoid smoking and drinking alcohol.<\/span><\/li>
  • Avoid drinking very hot or spicy drinks or food for the first two to three days because it may slow down the healing of the wound. You should choose to drink plain water or warm tea.<\/span><\/li>
  • Refrain from hard, sticky foods that may impact the wound.
    You should avoid strenuous activities such as heavy sports, swimming, running, and using a sauna for the first 2-3 days.
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    Symptoms after wisdom tooth extraction.<\/h1>
    • There may be pain and swelling in the first 1-3 days, but it can be controlled with painkillers and cold compresses.<\/span><\/li>
    • There may be slight bleeding, which usually stops within 24 hours.<\/span><\/li>
    • Difficulty opening the mouth wide may occur due to tightness in the extraction area or pain in the muscles around the wound.<\/span><\/li><\/ul>


      Complications that may arise from wisdom tooth extraction.<\/span><\/h1>
      • Infection: if the wound is not well taken care of.<\/span><\/li>
      • After 2-3 days of extraction, a dry socket may occur if the blood clot that closes the wound dislodges too early, exposing the bone. This causes severe pain, but it can be treated to effectively alleviate the symptoms.<\/span><\/li>
      • The wisdom tooth may be near nerves and blood vessels. The extraction may cause damage, leading to bleeding and numbness or tingling on the tongue or lips. Normally, these symptoms are temporary, but in rare cases, a severe infection or permanent gum problems may occur. <\/span><\/li><\/ul>

        Summary<\/span><\/h1>

        Wisdom teeth are a problem that should be managed by a specialist dentist. If you suspect you have a wisdom tooth or have abnormal symptoms, you should immediately seek examination and consultation with a dentist to prevent problems that may occur in the future.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"featured_media":3155,"template":"","class_list":["post-4199","services-details","type-services-details","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.iconicdental.co.th\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/services-details\/4199","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.iconicdental.co.th\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/services-details"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.iconicdental.co.th\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/services-details"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/www.iconicdental.co.th\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/services-details\/4199\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":4425,"href":"https:\/\/www.iconicdental.co.th\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/services-details\/4199\/revisions\/4425"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.iconicdental.co.th\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/3155"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.iconicdental.co.th\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=4199"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}