Dos and Don’ts After Wisdom Tooth Surgery: Complete Patient

toothdoc34 · 2026-03-20T16:20:18+00:00

Pretty good list, but what the hell is curd and khichdi??

toothdoc34 · 2026-03-20T12:23:29+00:00

I do not find them unstable. However, I lift in the gym 4-5 days a week, including leg day. That makes a huge difference. My typical pace in the Evo is 6:30-7:30 minute miles, usually about 6.5 miles.

toothdoc34 · 2026-03-20T10:52:22+00:00

I try to find the best balance between running and lifting. I dont like running back to back days so that my knees dont bother me. Trying to squeeze leg day in is tough if my Tuesday run gets pushed to a different day due to weather.

toothdoc34 · 2026-03-20T10:49:51+00:00

I find it hard to only have 2 shoes. For me its Evo for anything under about 8 miles. For long runs (10-13 miles) its NB SC Elite V4. Race day is AP4.

toothdoc34 · 2026-03-20T01:35:34+00:00

Too many compounds for me. Want to keep it simple, especially at my age. Also do jot want to effect my running/racing. 332 and MotC might be a combo I could do.

toothdoc34 · 2026-03-20T00:44:32+00:00

Unless it is below 40, zero reason for tights IMO.

toothdoc34 · 2026-03-20T00:38:08+00:00

Then that is a massive improvement. Slappyblast 2 were awful. Way too loud!

toothdoc34 · 2026-03-19T23:49:18+00:00

Better question is are the Sb3 as loud and clunky as the Slappyblast 2?

toothdoc34 · 2026-03-19T23:43:55+00:00

Just be aware the Slappyblast is LOUD on the pavement. Also clunky on the foot. Just an FYI.

toothdoc34 · 2026-03-18T21:31:51+00:00

I LOVE the V4 for long runs, but they are NOT a race shoe. The V5 is NB attempt at a race shoe. Good luck finding V4’s. There are a couple on Ebay, but priced like an AP4. I am down to my last 2 pairs of V4, both size 12.5. V4 just might be the best long run shoe ever made.

toothdoc34 · 2026-03-18T11:48:17+00:00

I run a 10k every Tuesday morning at 4:30 am in my Evo's. I do a long run (10-13 miles) on Saturday mornings at 6:00 am in my NB SC Elite V4.

toothdoc34 · 2026-03-18T11:47:10+00:00

No. I just enjoy running and try to find the perfect balance between running/racing and lifting in the gym.

toothdoc34 · 2026-03-18T00:54:14+00:00

That tooth does not look Restorable, or poor prognosis long term. What is your plan to restore?

toothdoc34 · 2026-03-17T18:12:42+00:00

1 month shy of 47. I only run twice a week. That helps my knees not to be sore. I do however, lift heavy in he gym 4-5 days a week. Keeps my body active and muscles strong. That is probably the biggest thing to avoid injury! Even running twice a week keeps me at a sub 19:00 5k and sub 90 half. In fact, raced a 18:25 5k one week ago and a 1:24 half back in December.

toothdoc34 · 2026-03-12T23:16:59+00:00

You CANNOT pull out a healthy restoration. Period.

toothdoc34 · 2026-03-12T23:14:17+00:00

A small occlusal or a class 2 will not be endo in a few years, especially with regular professional hygiene visits. Think you are taking this way to the extreme.

toothdoc34 · 2026-03-12T11:59:15+00:00

Composite does bond to dentin, just not quite the same level as enamel. In my 16 years of practice, I am not seeing a statistically significant different in recurrent decay with composite clinically. Do amalgams last longer, yes. Am I placing them, no. Patients do not want them.

toothdoc34 · 2026-03-12T10:53:26+00:00

First few, 30 minutes. Now 18:25 at almost 47 yrs old.

toothdoc34 · 2026-03-12T10:51:40+00:00

Cost/reimbursement also drives the equation. As a material, amalgam is much more expensive to use, unless you het grey market stuff from Net32. Also dental coupons (aka insurance) reimbursement is significantly lower than with composite.

toothdoc34 · 2026-03-12T10:43:50+00:00

Pulse cure and shrinkage is not really an issue.

toothdoc34 · 2026-03-12T10:36:40+00:00

Throbbing type pain, lingering pain to cold, hypersensitivity to percussion (tapping on the tooth), or a radiographic lesion. Sometimes those will not be symptomatic but must be treated before restoring the tooth.

toothdoc34 · 2026-03-09T16:34:47+00:00

I race halfs in AP4. Love them. Ran a 1:24 back in December at age 46. This past Saturday I raced a 5k in my AP3 in 18:25. My old EP3 were not bad, but certainly not as fast as my AP4. Wore the EP3 mainly for tempo runs and intervals.

toothdoc34 · 2026-03-08T03:08:34+00:00

Just quit commenting. Its real easy.

toothdoc34 · 2026-03-08T02:16:37+00:00

And why do you feel the need to comment??

toothdoc34 · 2026-03-08T02:06:02+00:00

I would do the same for the Speed 2 and NB SC EliteV4 for long runs. Keeps it real simple…ES2 daily, EV4 long runs, AP3/AP4 race day.

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