When people come in for their wisdom tooth extraction, they’re often less concerned with the procedure itself and more worried about what aftercare will entail.
On a certain level this makes sense; most people will be numbed and sedated for the surgery but will be left on their own for the aftercare. Moreover, they often aren’t sure what all recovery will entail. For example, wisdom tooth surgery is often followed with stitches. Will these stitches dissolve on their own, or will they need to be removed? How do you care for them?
In an effort to make aftercare less intimidating, here’s some information about what you can expect from your wisdom tooth aftercare.
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