How to Clean Wisdom Teeth Sockets
To clean wisdom teeth sockets after extraction, gently rinse your mouth as directed by your oral surgeon, keep food debris away from the surgical area, and avoid disturbing the blood clot during the early healing period. For the first 24 hours, you should generally avoid vigorous rinsing, spitting, or directly touching the sockets. After the […]
How Long After Oral Surgery Can You Eat
You can usually begin eating after oral surgery once the effects of anesthesia have started to wear off, but the exact timing depends on the procedure and your oral surgeon’s instructions. After many extractions and other oral surgeries, patients are encouraged to start with soft, cool or lukewarm foods and avoid chewing directly on the […]
How Long After Oral Surgery Can You Use a Straw
You should generally avoid using a straw for at least 24 to 48 hours after oral surgery, and your oral surgeon may recommend waiting longer depending on the procedure and how well the surgical site is healing. Using a straw creates suction inside the mouth, which can potentially disturb the blood clot that forms over […]
What to Eat After Oral Surgery: Recovery Foods That Actually Help
Not sure what to eat after oral surgery? From implants to jaw surgery to extractions, this guide covers the safest recovery foods, what to avoid, and a day-by-day eating timeline.
What Happens If Bleeding Doesn’t Stop After Tooth Extraction?
A little bleeding after a tooth extraction is expected. What patients don’t always know is where the line is between “this is normal” and “I should be calling my surgeon.” After 20-plus years of oral surgery at Eggleston OMS in Austin, I can tell you that most people who call us about bleeding after tooth […]
What To Do After a Tooth Extraction: Instructions From an Oral Surgeon
What To Do After a Tooth Extraction: Instructions From an Oral Surgeon Knowing exactly what to do after a tooth extraction can be the difference between a smooth recovery and a preventable complication that sends you back to our Austin office—or to an emergency room. These are the tooth extraction aftercare instructions we give every […]
How to Sleep After Tooth Extraction: Tips From an Oral Surgeon
Struggling to sleep after a tooth extraction? Dr. Todd Eggleston explains exactly how to position yourself, manage pain, and rest comfortably starting night one.
Signs of Infected Wisdom Teeth: When to Call Your Oral Surgeon
Learn the warning signs of infected wisdom teeth and post-extraction infection — when symptoms are normal vs. dangerous, and when to call your oral surgeon immediately. From Eggleston OMS, Austin TX.
Can Sneezing Cause Dry Socket? What to Do After Extraction
Can sneezing cause dry socket after tooth extraction? Learn the real risk, the safe open-mouth sneeze technique, and every behavior that threatens your healing socket — from the oral surgery team at Eggleston OMS in Austin, TX.
What to Eat After Tooth Extraction: An Oral Surgeon’s Guide
A day-by-day food guide after tooth extraction from board-certified oral surgeons at Eggleston OMS in Austin, TX. Learn what to eat, what to avoid, and how to protect your healing socket and prevent dry socket.