Best wisdom tooth removal near 200 feet Radial road Post operative care after wisdom tooth removal It is typical for patients to experience swelling and bruising after their procedure. Your Dentist at Amethyst dental & Aesthetics may prescribe medication in order to alleviate some of the residual pain from the surgery. It is also typically recommended that you refrain from drinking any alcohol, caffeinated, carbonated, or hot beverages for 3 days following the surgery. Patients should avoid drinking out of straws since the suction could pose a risk to the healing wound. It is imperative that you avoid brushing your teeth during the first 24 hours. During this time, you will likely be placed on a soft-food diet until the wound has reached a safe level of healing.