Almost everyone at some point will get their third molars out, otherwise known as your wisdom teeth. Here are some tips on how to survive this painful time.

1. You'll feel weird after you wake up.
2. Before you have surgery, scope out Netflix, Hulu, and on demand for shows to watch.
3. You'll swell like a chipmunk.
4. Eat a lot of soft food.
5. Make sure your appointment is in the morning so you don't starve all day.
6. If you don't want any embarrassing videos, ask to be put under if your insurance will cover it.
7. Do not eat before your surgery.
8. You get to eat a lot of ice cream.
9. Mashed potatoes are pretty great.
10. You'll crave regular foods.
11. Don't sleep on your side.
12. Ice 20 minutes on, 30 off.
13. Heat after 3 days.
14. Sleep is good.
15. Don't push yourself when eating.
16. Always rinse your mouth out when eating. Even if it's a little bite.
17. Dry sockets are more common then you think.
18. Don't be home alone if you don't have to be.
19. Prepare to not be productive for at least 4 days.
20. It's best to sleep in a recliner or sitting up for the first few days.
21. You'll bleed. A lot.
22. The first three days are the worst days.
23. If you're lucky, you won't experience a lot of pain. If not, good luck. Most people deal with the pain. Everyone reacts differently.
24. No heavy lifting especially if you got stitches.
25. Soft foods for a week.
26. Take before and after pictures. Show your friends how much of a chipmunk you are.
27. Don't stress yourself out too much. The end is near
28. Keep up on icing and pain medicine.
29. Don't bend down if you don't have too, you'll get lightheaded.
30. Believe it or not, the actual surgery only takes about 15-30 minutes.
31. Stay hydrated
32. Keep an eye out for fevers.
33. Know the signs of a dry socket. If any show, call your dentist right away.
34. Don't eat salty foods while you still have open wounds. It'll hurt.
35. Wear the comfiest clothes you own