A wisdom tooth extraction is a type of dental procedure that many people dread. Since it is a type of surgery, patients already have a preconceived notion that they will be in a lot of agony during and after the procedure.

Having your wisdom tooth removed, though, doesn’t mean you will undergo an agonizing surgery and experience excruciating post-surgical pain. By preparing well for this procedure, you will experience a painless wisdom tooth removal in Dubai or in any city you may be located in.

Here are seven tips that will help you prepare for this dental procedure:

1.    Be informed

Once your dentist recommends that you have a wisdom tooth removed because it is already impacted and is causing you frequent toothaches, jaw pain, gum inflammation, and other symptoms, write down all questions and concerns you may have.

Make sure you ask your dentist these questions and that you are satisfied with the answer before you move on to your other concerns.

Some important questions you shouldn’t forget to ask are:

• How long will the whole procedure take?
• What kind of anesthesia will be used?
• What are the possible risks and complications that typically accompany the procedure?
• How long is the usual post-surgery recovery duration?
• Are there any other treatments that I may need after the surgery?

When you know the answers to the questions you have, your fears and concerns will be lessened. Doing so will help you feel more prepared and relaxed days before and during the procedure.

2.    Take some time off from work

If you are working, it is best that you take one or two days off from work after having your wisdom tooth extracted.

This is because you may feel some pain once the anesthesia wears off. You may experience some bleeding and inflammation in the affected area as well. Additionally, you will also be advised by your dentist to avoid taking part in any physically intense activities post-surgery.

To avoid feeling any discomfort at work and be unable to concentrate, simply request for a leave of absence or sick leave.

3.    Prepare your recovery room

Since you need to rest and relax after the operation, make sure your bedroom has everything you need for it to be a complete, cozy recovery area.

Start by placing plenty of prop pillows on your bed and couch since you need to keep your head elevated for the next few days after surgery. Make sure you have a stock of clean gauzes near your bed or couch since you will have to replace them every hour or so. Don’t forget to have an ice pack handy and ice cubes in the fridge as well.

Lastly, make sure you have several jugs of cold water and a glass on your bedside or couch table. It is crucial that you stay hydrated during the post-op period.

4.    Stock your pantry with soft foods

One of the important post-op instructions you have to follow is to eat only soft foods. As such, make sure you have the following in your kitchen:

• Pudding
• Yogurt
• Fruits you can use for making smoothies
• Potatoes, carrots, and other vegetables you can make into mashed or pureed dishes
• Soup
• Oatmeal

It is also important that you avoid eating food and drinking beverages that are hot for the next 24 hours after the surgery. This is because the hot drinks and foods will cause the surgical area to bleed. To reduce bleeding and swelling, opt for cold foods and beverages after the procedure.

5.    Buy the prescribed medicine

During the pre-operation consultation, don’t forget to ask the dentist what kind of medicine you need to take after the procedure. If he or she prescribes something, get these medicines before the surgery.

By doing so, you won’t have to drop by the pharmacy feeling groggy from the anesthesia. You can drink the medicine once you arrive home as well.

6.    Enlist someone to drive you to and from the dental clinic

Since you will be given anesthesia during the wisdom tooth extraction, you won’t be able to drive home or even take public transportation after the procedure. To get home safely after the surgery, ask a friend or family member who can drive to accompany you to the clinic.

If possible, find someone who has already had a wisdom tooth removed. You can then get more information about the procedure from your companion which can further alleviate your fears and worries.

7.    Arrive early on the day of the procedure

Finally, make sure you are your dentist’s clinic 10 or 15 minutes before the appointment time. By arriving early, you will have some time to clear your mind and relax before the surgery.

You will also have some time to ask your dentist any other questions you may have forgotten to do so before. The additional info and assurance you will get from your dentist will also help put your mind at ease and prepare you better for the procedure.

Choosing the best dentist in Dubai (or wherever you are located) to perform a wisdom tooth extraction should also be your priority if you want to have peace of mind before, during, and after the procedure. When you know a highly-qualified and well-experienced dental professional will handle the surgery, you will have nothing to worry about.

AUTHOR BIO

Dr. Zul Paliwalla is the General and Cosmetic British Dentist at NOA Dental Clinic, specializing in smile-related concerns. With over 33 years of experience in the UK, Dr. Zul has successfully worked on and improved many internationally recognized smiles. He is a certified Invisalign® GOLD provider as well and has brought his elite expertise to Dubai not only to enjoy the sun, sea and sand, but also to offer his brand of personalized smile makeovers.

Several of your foot problems arise due to wrong footwear which lack support around heel, arch and ankle and as suggested by most foot doctor lake st. louis mo, you should reduce your time of wearing them.

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If you should wear them you can make them safer and more comfortable with arch support insoles which are discreet and will fit quite any shoe.

Inserts can also help either prevent or reduce pain in back, ankle and knee which arise when your body lacks proper arch support.

Another trick is to stretch your feet, calves and ankles at the end of every day and your discomfort will be reduced.

Expert podiatrist Sydney City from ModPod Podiatry shares here simple solutions on some common feet problems. Read them and you’ll never have sore feet.

1. Use Antiperspirant for Sweaty Feet

They are not only stinky – sweaty feet can also form cracked heels, flaky skin and even fungal infection.

There are around 250,000 sweat glands in each of your toes. All of them can produce as much as half a pint of sweat every day.

Spray your feet with an antiperspirant/deodorant each morning and night to minimise this perspiration. The metals in the spray will block your sweat ducts.

2. Treat Shoe-bite with the Right Bandage

Do you always face a new shoe-bite? You may get a peace of mind with special blister bandages that will keep your feet problems away.

These are a little costlier than regular bandages and are squishy and liquid-filled. They condition your skin and form a barrier to reduce the friction that may cause a blister.

Just place them on wherever your shoe is biting. They will eliminate rubbing and also protect any existing blister. You can even wear them with flip-flops because they are so discreet.

3. Cover Blisters Properly

Every podiatrist is strictly against popping a blister when despite your best efforts it erupts. It’s because a popped blister is a lot more prone to catch infection.

The solution is to apply an antibiotic cream and then a bandage on the area. Within a few days, it should heal.

In case, if it’s really bad, e.g. blood-filled or large, see your podiatrist at once because it could catch an infection.

4. Try a Vinegar Bath for Itchy Feet

When an infection develops, you should try a foot bath of white vinegar or malt. It doesn’t cure infection but will pacify the annoying itch.

Later to cure it, you should take fungal nail infection treatment according to ModPod Podiatry and even your trusted podiatrist will advise the same.

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5. Eliminate the Risk of Cancer by Using Sunblock to Your Feet

Several people don’t think it necessary to apply sunblock to their feet’s top. But according to podiatrists, you should never fail to use it in the summer as there is an increase in skin cancer patients in the last five years.

Generously apply a sunblock with at least 30 SPF on your feet’s top and bottom and between toes.

6. Kill Athlete’s Foot with Baby Powder

Podiatrists think that the best way to kill any fungus that may grow in closed shoes is to dust the shoes with baby powder, foot powder or cornstarch.

It not only protects your feet from infection but also freshens up the shoes.

Several people take no notice of itchy feet and toes. However, if your feet are looking scaly and continuously itching, there’s a high possibility that you’ve caught athlete’s foot or some other infection.

Remember to avoid going barefoot or wearing flip-flops towards public pools as well as locker rooms since these moist warm surfaces are thriving grounds of bacterial infection and warts.

Kids too should be watched properly for these infections near these surfaces.

Follow these simple tips and your feet will remain safe, soft and beautiful always.

Recovering from an accident is never easy. Aside from the severe physical trauma that you suffered, you might also go through depression. Things might not be the same anymore especially if the accident left you with physical impairments.

Instead of going back to your usual routine after the accident, you might not do some of those things anymore. You might be unable to walk or move part of your body. It is tough for you to be in this situation, and it is easy for you to fall into depression.

If you feel like you might fall into depression because of the injury, or you already have signs that you are, you need to do these things.

Speak to family and friends

You are not alone in this journey, and you have people around you who are willing to help you. Don’t feel like you are a burden to them because they are doing everything they can to help out. They love you, and this is not the time for you to carry the load alone. Besides, even if you don’t talk to them, your depression will manifest in other ways. They will still end up suffering because of you. If you want to spare them from further problems, talk to them and let them know how you feel.

Seek help from a professional

If you want to recover faster, you need to find professionals who will walk you through your problem. You might be too shy to speak with the people close to you about how you feel. A professional is someone who won’t judge you, or who knows nothing about you. Therefore, you might think that it is easy for you to be open about your thoughts and feelings to this person. There is no assurance that you will survive depression, but at least someone will be helping you.

Join groups

You are not the only person in this world who is going through such a traumatic experience. Several people have also had severe injuries after an accident, or for many other reasons. They are sharing their experiences through these groups, and it might help you also to do the same. You can also find people who already survived the ordeal, and they might give you tips on how to survive yours. Besides, it is a good feeling to be around people who know what you are going through. Even if you don’t talk during the discussion or be open about what you feel, your presence already helps a lot.

Do what you love

Focus on things you can still do that you enjoy doing. If you are a fan of reading books or watching movies, take time to do it. You might already be behind with your favorite TV shows because you were too sad even to switch on the TV. Keeping your mind distracted from your problem could help.

See a physical therapist

You might have a severe injury now, but you can ask for help from a physical therapist to hasten your recovery. They won’t give up on you, and they might even have tried working with people who have worse conditions than yours.  

Don’t let depression get the best of you. Do these things, and survive.