Wisdom teeth removal is a common oral surgery since wisdom teeth are often the cause of many oral health problems. This is because they are difficult to clean and since they show up later on in life, they often shift the teeth, which causes crookedness. For this reason, your dentist may have recommended you go through the process of wisdom teeth removal. Here are four ways to prepare yourself for this surgery:

1. Plan Transportation: You cannot drive yourself home after the surgery is done, so it's best to plan to have a friend or relative drive you to your dentist and drive you home afterwards. This is because you are going to be administered medication to ensure that you do not feel any pain during the removal process. The type of medication depends on your health, pain tolerance, and more. This will be discussed with your dentist prior to the day of the wisdom teeth removal. However, most of the time, the medication makes you loopy and tired and you should not be driving in that state. 
2. Dress Appropriately: Since you are going to be sitting in a chair for at least a couple of hours, you want to be wearing something that is loose and comfortable. You shouldn't wear any jewelry either since it can get in your dentist's way during surgery. It can also cause discomfort on your end. You probably don't want to be wearing contacts either since you are most likely going to be closing your eyes during the entirety of the surgery, which mostly depends on the type of medication you are given. 
3. Stock Up on Appropriate Foods: The day before the surgery, be sure to stock up on foods that you are going to be able to eat within the next couple of days during your recovery. You will be limited since you cannot eat anything hard, hot, or cold. You will need to stick to things, such as applesauce, pudding, and other soft foods. You should also consider stocking up on juices that have added nutrients since you will not be able to eat a well-balanced diet during this time. However, do not drink these juices through a straw. Straws can be painful to drink through and they can cause dry pockets, which are uncomfortable and require additional oral treatment. 
4. Get Your Room Set Up: Be sure that you have enough pillows to keep your head propped up, which helps with the process of recovery. And be sure that you are sleeping on a pillow that you don't mind getting stained since you will likely bleed a little throughout the night.  You should also be sure that you have enough entertainment to keep you occupied, but don't forget to get enough rest. 

When you know these four ways to prepare yourself for wisdom teeth removal, you can be sure that the process goes as smoothly as possible. For more information, contact a local dentist, such as Jeffrey N Kenney DDS.