Wisdom Teeth Removal
Our expert team combines precision and comfort to a near-painless extraction experience, promoting optimal oral health and well-being.
What Are Wisdom Teeth
Wisdom teeth are known as the third molars and are the last teeth that erupts in your mouth. There are 4 set of wisdom teeth, two on each upper jaw and two on ea lower jaw. If they erupt smoothly, then there is no problem. However, If they do not erupt smoothly, causes pain and inflammation, and are misaligned then they need to be extracted. If poorly aligned, they can cause damage to the rest of the teeth in the jaw.
What Are The Potential Problems Caused By A Wisdom Tooth
If the wisdom teeth are impacted, it means the teeth remains firmly in the soft tissues and partially breaks through the gums. If they remain partially open, bacteria may invade and cause caries or periodontal infections leading to swelling and pain in the jaw and general illness. The most common problems The misaligned wisdom tooth may cause difficulty in brushing or flossing.
Should We Remove Wisdom Tooth
It is not required to remove a wisdom tooth if they are not causing problems. However, they must be removed if they are misaligned or cause crowding. If you do not go for removal of wisdom tooth in this case, then it might lead to impaction. Even if your mouth provides space, it will be at a wrong angle which will further damage the adjacent tooth.
If your dentist advises you to remove the third molar at an early stage, it is advisable that you pay heed to them. Delaying can lead to severe surgeries and heavy bleeding or loss of movement of the jaw.
Symptoms To Get Wisdom Teeth Removed
- Pain in the molar area which increases with time
- Redness, swelling, tenderness in the area which can lead to infection
- Foul odor and bad taste are common findings.
- Pain and stiffness in the jaw.
When Should The Wisdom Tooth Be Removed
- Crowding- the subsequent teeth are getting harmed and have less space in the jaw, leading to misalignment of teeth.
- Damage of the jaws- Wisdom teeth can damage the nerves, causing hollowing out of the jaws.
- Sinus problems-When wisdom teeth are the reason for sinus pain and congestion
- Periodontal problems- Difficulty in cleaning the gums resulting in swelling of the tissue.
- Periodontal pocket- gaps in the gums where bacteria and food items get lodged leading to further diseases.
Procedure To Remove The Wisdom Teeth
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Post-Surgery
- You should avoid vigorous rinsing and touching of the area.
- Take the prescribed medicines for discomfort
- In case of prolonged bleeding, visit the dentist.
- Swelling around the mouth and cheek is common for a couple of days.
- You should be on a liquid diet for the first few days.
- Practice gentle brushing.
Frequently Asked Questions
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It depends on how they have erupted and grown. In many cases, due to crowding, malalignment occurs which calls for immediate removal of wisdom teeth.
Dentists almost always anesthetize the area before extracting wisdom teeth unless there is some immediate contraindication
The pain may persist for a couple of days. In that case, you have to take all the medications prescribed by your dentist.