No Laughing Matter: How to Have a Smooth Recovery from Wisdom Tooth Extraction

On YouTube or Instagram, you’ve probably seen at least one hilarious video of someone groggily coming out of their wisdom tooth extraction and saying random things. They may comment on how much they love a parent or friend or may share an insight that is significant to them but incoherent to everyone else. When the video ends, you laugh at this abnormal reaction, but this funny moment is actually important and serious for that person’s recovery. If you or your teen is going to have wisdom teeth extracted, you’ll need to know how to handle the situation beyond hitting the record button.

In this blog post, you’ll learn about what to do to ensure a smooth recovery from wisdom tooth extraction.