Ginger: the post-dental surgery recovery drink
Wisdom teeth removal and dental surgery cause significant inflammation, pain, and nausea from anesthesia. Ginger addresses all three.
Post-dental surgery benefits
- Swelling reduction — COX-2 inhibition reduces post-surgical inflammation
- Pain management — natural analgesic comparable to ibuprofen
- Anti-nausea — post-anesthesia nausea is common; ginger is the #1 antiemetic
- Antimicrobial — helps prevent post-surgical oral infections
- Wound healing — curcumin accelerates wound healing
Why liquid form is perfect
After dental surgery, you can't chew. A liquid shot is the ideal delivery method — no chewing required, absorbed quickly.
Sugar after dental surgery
Sugar feeds oral bacteria, increasing infection risk at the surgical site. Zero sugar protects the healing wound.
Protocol
Wait 24h post-surgery (to avoid disturbing the clot). Then one shot daily until healed. Swish gently, don't use a straw.
INTI — ginger + turmeric + black pepper, zero sugar. Dental recovery support.