It’s normal (and expected) to experience some pain and inflammation after your wisdom tooth extraction surgery. As such, here are a few ways you can alleviate the discomfort:
Use an ice pack: You can reduce swelling after your tooth wisdom extraction by using an ice pack to the outside of your cheek on the surgical side.
Keep your head elevated: Position yourself upright, keeping your head raised above your heart. When you go to sleep or want to lay down, use additional pillows to ensure your head remains elevated—this can help reduce the inflammation.
Rinse with saltwater: Rinse your mouth out with a glass of warm salty water numerous times daily to remove bacteria and control the swelling.
Consume a liquid diet or soft food: Regarding post-surgery eating, stick to easy-to-chew, soft foods for the first couple of days. Also, switching to a liquid or moderate-liquid diet can work well too. Over time, when the wisdom tooth extraction surgery site heals and the pain and inflammation subside, you can resume your regular diet. Smoothies, eggs, yogurts, etc., are fantastic alternatives in the meantime.