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Teenagers and adults often seek help from dentists for the removal or extraction of wisdom teeth. Normally, wisdom teeth do not cause any problems, but sometimes, the wisdom teeth will take up too much space which shifts other teeth around and causes pain.

It is helpful to rely on natural remedies to get rid of the pain after the wisdom tooth removal process. Loss of sleep is common after the wisdom tooth extraction due to the post-surgical pain. If you follow these useful tips, you can sleep peacefully after the wisdom teeth removal.

Removal of Gauze 
After the extraction of a wisdom tooth, the dentist places gauze pads over the incision site to stop the bleeding. Dentists typically advise patients to remove it after half an hour of the surgery. These must be removed before you go to a sleep or else you might choke on the gauze.

Take Prescribed Medicines 
Since the post-surgical pain reaches its peak 6-10 hours after the surgery , it is important to take the prescribed medicine on time. Follow the medicine schedule without any breaks and you can sleep comfortably. Make sure that you follow the schedule consistently.

Use an Ice-Pack
You can apply an ice pack on the swollen area if you are experiencing swelling and pain. It will reduce both. You can keep the pack on for a shorter napbut using it for long rest is not recommended.

Lie in a Comfortable Position
It is important for you to lie in a posture that relieves you of the pain. You can listen to music that helps you feel relaxed. You can keep a pillow under your head if the elevation really comforts you.

Following tips mentioned above will ensure you a sound night of sleep and also help you recover from the post-surgical pain . You will feel much better sooner than you think.