Pulling teeth!?

my dad is getting all of his top teeth pulled for dentures... and everyone knows after the freezing wears off here comes the pain... what can we do to help him get through the pain for the next couple of days...

Pulling teeth!?
After the surgery the Dr will give him instructions. And pain meds. and maybe antibiotics. Under no circumstance do not let him suck from straw or smoke any drawing can brake the clots that form in the sockets and this is what is called a dry socket. Have him keep his denture in all night the first night because there will be some swelling and he won%26#039;t be able to get in the next day. After that rinsing with a pinch of salt warm water will sooth him. If he gets a sore spot call your Dr because they won%26#039;t go away by them selfs the Dr or tech need to releave his denture. I%26#039; m your Dr will give you all the right advise and good luck. It is really important that we try to keep all our teeth yes and if the Dr and your Father feel that this what is needed I wish you all the luck.
Reply:hmm I got all of my 4 wisdom pulled at once, and I took Lortab for a next week. But tell him not to use Vicadine as much, it is really bad for a spine nerves, and can ruin a nerve system
Reply:Tell him to take strong Paracetamol/Acetaminophen every few hours!





DO NOT let him take Asprin though, as this thins the blood and could be dangerous if the gums open and start bleeding. It%26#039;s not a good time for him, you%26#039;re probably best keeping out his way too as he will more than likely be a bit grumpy :+(
Reply:This thing called Norco works great. Also ice on the cheeks is good. drink through a straw and make sure all liquids are room temp or cool.
Reply:I wish he wouldn%26#039;t do this. Dentures are awful, tell him to consider something else. They will give him pain meds afterwards. The pain will subside in a week or so, he won%26#039;t be able to eat so make a lot of jello and pudding for him.



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