Local anaesthetic?

Okay i just got both of my molars extracted at 10 am this morning 5-14-07 its 11:25 now and the local anaesthetic hasn't weared off yet how long will it take? Also my dentist told me to go on a soft diet whats that? could someone giove me a link to a website that has some ideas about foods that go under this caterogory?

Local anaesthetic?
It can take several hours for the anesthetic to wear off, depending on what kind and how much he used (enjoy it being numb while you can). The soft diet he was referring to is like potatoes, pasta, rice, bread, soup, cooked veggies, ground beef..... anything that does not require excessive chewing.





Good luck, be sure you do the rinsing as instructed you don't want an infection.
Reply:hope this helps sweety. By now painkiller gone.


Sorry didn't see it sooner.


Hope you feel better soon.


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Reply:The feeling will start coming back soon. Be ready to take some ibuprofen. The soft diet is until your gums start to heal,


its stuff like jello, soup. Be sure to rinse well after eating, (drinking) ; ) to keep your gums clean.
Reply:Hmmm. Molars extracted on 14 May, (this morning) but posted two minutes ago on 15 May (no longer that morning) Well, by now the freezing should be out, and you should be really really hungry. That is, unless you have mistaken your dates, in which case, you had this done 15 May. Anyway, yogurt, jello pudding, soup are all samples of soft food. You only need do this for three days anyway, so it's not so bad. Pasta, macaroni dishes, potatoes or rice are all soft, but get a bit on the carb excess side. Coddled or poached eggs are also soft food.
Reply:be happy it hasn't worn off......you probably will have pain when it does! Soft diet is mashed potaoes, milkshakes, applesauce, soup. anything you don't have to chew.


Hopefully the anaesthetic will last 12 hours or alitlle under. Then you will take tylenol or pain pills prescribed by the dentist.


More soft stuff--ice cream, anything you can put in a blender. Get well soon!Belinda
Reply:You will have a couple more hours before it is all gone.


I would stick with cold foods for a few hours after extraction to avoid increased bleeding. Ice cream would be good with a spoon. Sucking on a straw should be avoided for bleeding reasons now. Good soft foods would be mac and cheese, soups, potatoes, pasta's, etc.
Reply:Local anesthetics can take as long 4-5 hours to wear off depending on the type of anesthesia given. As far as a soft diet, this just means foods that are soft; ie, mashed potatoes, ice cream, pudding, soft bread, bananas, etc. Nothing with too much substance. He doesn't want you eating a huge steak dinner right away.
Reply:Aftercare during the first 24 hours following your tooth extraction.


After your tooth extraction your dentist will provide you with a set of aftercare instructions to follow so to minimize the potential for any postoperative problems. In general there will be instructions regarding things to do, and not to do, during the first 24 hours after your extraction and then another set of instructions (discussed on our next page ) regarding things to do, and not to do, after the initial 24 hour period has past. Remember, those things you do or do not do during this first 24 hour period will set the stage for the healing process as it progresses over the days to come.





Usually a dentist's instructions regarding aftercare during the first 24 hours following a tooth extraction will include directions pertaining to the topics found on this page. Before following any of the directions found on this page, you should print them out and show them to your dentist and ask them if these instructions apply to your specific situation. Your dentist may find reason to revise, add to, or delete from these generalized instructions, depending on your specific needs. In all cases, if you have a concern or feel you have developed a complication associated with your tooth extraction you should contact your dentist.








Controlling bleeding from the extraction site.


Some bleeding may occur for some time after your tooth extraction. In most cases this bleeding can be effectively controlled and stopped by placing a piece of moist clean gauze over the empty tooth socket, and then biting firmly on this gauze for 45 minutes to an hour. Make sure that the gauze is positioned so when you bite down it applies pressure directly onto the extraction site. If you bite down and your teeth come together fully you may not be placing much pressure on the gauze.





It is both firm pressure and maintaining this pressure over a prolonged period of time (45 minutes or so) that are important factors when this technique is used. Don't keep changing the gauze, just put some in and then clamp down on it for 45 minutes to an hour.





If the bleeding seems to persist, a slightly moistened tea bag can be a very effective substitute for gauze. One of the components of tea (black tea, the regular stuff you would make iced tea from) is tannic acid. Tannic acid can aid in the formation of blood clots and this technique can be very effective. (Same instructions as above, just substitute the tea bag for the gauze.)





If a small amount of bleeding persists after 45 minutes then repeat these instructions. If heavy bleeding is still present then contact your dentist.








A blood clot needs to form in the empty tooth socket.


The blood clot that forms in the extraction socket is an important part of the healing process, so be careful not to do anything that will dislodge it. Remember, events that occur during this time frame will affect the healing process for days to come. (It is thought that the development of " dry sockets" is related to the loss of blood clots.)





This means you should avoid vigorous rinsing or spitting during the first 24 hours after your tooth extraction. Also, creating suction, such as that produced by using a straw or smoking, can dislodge the blood clot that has formed. Hot liquids will tend to dissolve blood clots, so stay away from hot coffee or soup.








Swelling may occur after a tooth extraction.


The trauma created by the tooth extraction process can cause swelling. This swelling might present itself as a slight fullness that you can feel but is not readily apparent to others, or at the other extreme a clear enlargement of facial tissue. In general, the more difficult the extraction has been the more likely swelling will occur.





Any swelling that does occur can be kept to a minimum by placing ice on your face in the area where the extraction has taken place. Position the ice on your face for 10 minutes, and then leave it off for the next 20 minutes. Repeat this cycle as you feel is necessary for up to 24 hours after the extraction.








Minimize smoking after a tooth extraction.


Those people who smoke tend to have more complications with extraction site healing (including the development of " dry sockets") than people who don't. If you can avoid smoking for the first 48 hours after your tooth extraction, it will be to your benefit.








Post extraction discomfort and the use of pain medications.


You may not experience much pain after your tooth has been extracted. If you do, for minor pain your dentist might suggest the use of non-prescription drugs such as acetaminophen (Tylenol) or ibuprofen (Motrin or Advil). You will, of course, need to read and follow the directions and warnings that accompany these products so you know that their use is appropriate for you and your circumstances.





Alternatively, if your dentist has prescribed prescription pain relief medication for you and you have decided to take it, make sure you read and adhere to the precautions and directions associated with the use of this product. If you have any questions about your medicine, the manner in which it should be taken, or else problems associated with taking your medicine, you should discuss them with your dentist or pharmacist.





The pain reliever your dentist prescribes may contain a narcotic (such as codeine). If so, most narcotic pain medications will have a tendency to upset your stomach, so it is usually best to take them with food. Narcotics can also make you drowsy or act strangely. If you take narcotics, you should let those around you know you are doing so. Also, you should limit your activities (driving, operating machinery, etc...) while taking narcotics. Ask you dentist or pharmacist for specific instructions.








Take prescribed antibiotics as directed.


Any antibiotics prescribed by your dentist should be taken as directed, even if it means continuing on with them after your tooth has been extracted. Failure to do so can lead to the development of bacterial resistance to the antibiotic.








Minimize activities that might make it harder to control the bleeding from the extraction site.


So to reduce the amount of bleeding which occurs, and so to promote the formation of a blood clot in the tooth socket, avoid strenuous exercise or other such activities for 24 hours after your tooth has been extracted. If you lie down, use an extra pillow so to elevate your head.








Food and eating.


After a difficult extraction a soft or liquid diet may be indicated for 24 hours or so after your dental surgery. For simpler extractions just making sure that you do your chewing with those teeth that are distant from the extraction site should be sufficient. Hot liquids will tend to dissolve the blood clot that has formed in the extraction socket, so avoid them for the initial 24 hour period. Also, you should avoid alcoholic beverages for at least 24 hours.








Brushing and cleaning your teeth.


It is important to maintain good oral hygiene during the healing process. On the day of the extraction it might be best to avoid brushing the teeth directly neighboring the extraction site. The next day you can resume cleaning these teeth in a gentle manner. During the first 24 hours after the extraction don't rinse vigorously when you clean your teeth because it might dislodge the newly formed blood clot. Do not rinse with mouthwash or a mouth rinse. ......................dr mehta{dentist}
Reply:Sometimes dentists use longer lasting anesthetics so you are not in pain after extractions. Some anesthetics last 8-10 hours and some last 1 hour. He probably just gave you a longer lasting one so you wouldn't have discomfort. Soft foods like soups, potatoes, things not crunchy like chips or celery but also things that don't require too much chewing stay away from steak. My favorite soft foods are ice cream and mashed potatoes.

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