Alright, folks, let’s talk about something that’s not exactly pleasant, but hey, we’ve all been there, right? Wisdom teeth. Specifically, what to do after you get those suckers yanked out.

So, picture this: I was sitting there, face all swollen, feeling like I just went ten rounds with a heavyweight champ. My mouth was throbbing, and I was desperate for some relief. That’s when I remembered this old trick my grandma used to swear by – tea bags.

Yeah, you heard me right. Tea bags. Turns out, they’re not just for a nice cuppa. I grabbed a box of black tea, nothing fancy, just the regular stuff. I boiled some water, dunked a tea bag in it for a minute, and let it cool down a bit. You don’t want to burn your mouth, especially when it’s already feeling like it’s on fire.

Once it was lukewarm, I took the tea bag and gently placed it over the extraction site where my wisdom tooth used to be. It felt a little weird at first, kind of like having a soggy leaf in your mouth, but trust me, it’s worth it.

Here’s what I did:

• Boiled water and steeped a tea bag for about a minute.
• Took the tea bag out and let it cool until it was just warm, not hot. You can even stick it in the fridge for a bit to make it extra soothing.
• Placed the damp tea bag directly on the area where my tooth was pulled.
• Bit down gently to keep it in place.
• Relaxed for about 15-20 minutes with the tea bag in my mouth.

I’m not gonna lie, I was skeptical at first. But after a few minutes, I started to feel a difference. The throbbing eased up, and the swelling started to go down. It was like a little miracle. I kept doing this every few hours, and it really helped manage the pain and inflammation. The tea bag also helped to stop a bit of the bleeding that was still going on.

I know it sounds crazy, but it works! So, if you’re ever in the same boat, give it a try. It’s a cheap, easy, and surprisingly effective way to deal with the aftermath of wisdom teeth removal. And hey, if it doesn’t work, you can always just brew yourself a nice cup of tea to drown your sorrows. Just remember to let it cool down first!