No bathing or strenuous exercise. Following cataract surgery (in people as well as dogs) there is no significant discomfort, thus pain medication is not necessary. Additional re-examinations will be scheduled at 1, 2, 4, and 6 weeks after the cataract surgery and additionally as needed.
However, in general, you should eat softer and non-crunchy foods for at least a few days. With wisdom teeth extraction this time period may well exceed five weeks. For teeth extracted more towards the front of the mouth there is less risk of a problem and less restrictions..
Caring for Your Gums After a Tooth Extraction. 1  1. Bite tightly on the gauze. After a tooth extraction, your dentist will place a gauze on the wound to stop the bleeding. 2  2. Take medicine for the pain. Use only the medications prescribed by your dentist. 3  3. Use an ice pack. Place an ice pack on your face outside the area of extraction.