{"id":524,"date":"2024-10-09T17:28:01","date_gmt":"2024-10-09T17:28:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.chaskadental.com\/blog\/?p=524"},"modified":"2024-10-18T17:29:30","modified_gmt":"2024-10-18T17:29:30","slug":"wisdom-tooth-extraction-and-sleeping","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.chaskadental.com\/blog\/wisdom-tooth-extraction-and-sleeping\/","title":{"rendered":"Sleeping During Recovery: 3 Tips to Ensure Adequate Rest After Wisdom Tooth Extraction"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Wisdom tooth extraction<\/a> is an invasive procedure that requires necessary rest and recovery after it is finished. Unfortunately, for some patients, the soreness that occurs can make it difficult to get essential sleep. Instead of fighting through fatigue, consider trying these three tips to get the rest you need so that you can recover quickly and without complications.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Tip #1: Don\u2019t Forget to Take Pain Medication<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Whether it is prescribed by your dentist or something you pick up at the local drugstore, taking pain medication as instructed can help stave off the discomfort and soreness you might feel after surgery. The medicine will begin to work, easing your symptoms and allowing you to get the much-needed rest you deserve. You can also apply a cold compress against your cheek, as this will help reduce swelling and minimize discomfort.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Should you continue to feel pain even after taking an OTC pain reliever, don\u2019t hesitate to call your dentist\u2019s office.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tip #2: Sleep in a Comfortable Position<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

After wisdom tooth extraction, you will have gauze covering your surgical sites to minimize bleeding. As a result, you will want to make sure that you do not do anything at home that might cause additional bleeding to occur.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Finding the appropriate sleeping position is essential. Lying flat can make it harder for the sockets to develop a blood clot, so you should plan to elevate your head by using an extra pillow. You may also find that by sleeping on your side, it is easier and more comfortable to keep your head propped up.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Other sleep suggestions include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n