Why can't my dental bonding be removed?

Wisdom teeth removed yesterday and today im so swollen i cant fit a finger in my mouth. is this normal?

• I got my teeth out yesterday at 8:30am. on the instruction paper it says do not brush for the first day but starting the second day brush carefully without going near the holes. but i cant brush my teeth because i cant open my mouth wide enough to fit a finger because my mouth is really swollen. is it ok if i don't brush today? and is it normal to be so swollen u cant fit your finger in your mouth? i have really bad anxiety so im kinda freaking out because i am soooo afraid to get dry socket :( thank you!

• Answer:

  Although your case is not typical, it's not unheard of. If you can't brush, you can't brush. If your doctor prescribed an anti-inflammatory (like motrin or ibuprofen), make sure you use it (according you the directions). Your mouth just had a traumatic experience and your body is trying to heal it! Make sure you get plenty of rest during the healing process. In regards to dry sockets, make sure you're following your post-operative instructions. Some of these might help also: Do not drink through a straw (any suction will cause the blood clot to dislodge and this is the cause of a dry socket) Do not smoke Avoid carbonated beverages Stick to a liquid or soft food diet Gently rinse after eating (again, gently as any hard swishing could dislodge the blood clot) Get plenty of rest and avoid strenuous activity while healing. Make sure you're still getting your nutrients (tip: use carnation instant breakfast, pedialyte, etc.) If the swelling doesn't start to recede or if it gets worse, call your surgeon!