The wisdom teeth do not cause any problems, so it is not necessary to carry out any tooth extraction. But it will depends on the space and position of thr dental piece.
if there’s not enough space for them to grow in the back of the mouth, they become what are known as an impacted or retained wisdom teeth.
As a result, can cause pain, swelling and/or infection, in which case the teeth must be removed.
Removing the wisdom tooth surgically can alleviate the symptoms of impacted molars.
It is necessary to carry out the operation by a dental surgeon in case it may involve further complications.
Dental radiographs that can show the presence of retained molars, as well as signs of injury to the teeth or bone.
Generally wisdom teeth should be surgically removed when there are:
Healthy properly positioned wisdom teeth required:
The wisdom tooth extraction procedure, will depend on how deeply and impacted your teeth are.
But, many wisdom teeth can simply be removed like any other molar.
When anesthesia has taken effect, your dentist or oral surgeon will enlarge the socket and using an instrument called an elevator or a pair of special forceps.
You will then move the grinding wheel from side to side until it is loose enough to be fully removed.
However, if your tooth is more difficult to remove, your dentist or oral surgeon will cut your gums and may remove some of your maxillary bone to reach your tooth.
This way you can remove the wisdom tooth and then, if necessary, close the wounds with stitches.
Your dentist or dental surgeon will explain how you should prepare for a tooth extraction.
For example, if you smoke, it will ask you to stop smoking, as this increases your risk of wound infection, which may delay your recovery.
The operation is normally performed with:
Local anesthesia. This type of anesthesia completely blocks the pain in your gums and you stay awake during the procedure. You may be offered a sedative to help you relax during the operation.
General anesthesia. This means that you will be asleep during the procedure. Your dentist or oral surgeon will let you know which type of anesthesia is best for you.
After the Extraction Of The Wheels Of The Judgement
Immediately after your wisdom teeth are removed, you should rest until the effect of general anesthesia or sedation passes.
After a local anesthetic, it may take several hours for your jaw to regain sensitivity.
Be very careful not to chew on the area or eat too hot food or drinks, as they can burn the area.
You can go home when you feel ready.
How many days a tooth extraction can hurt?
Will depend on each case, but following the indications and treatment prescribed by your doctor or dentist you can alleviate these discomforts.
They may give you a date for a consultation where they will follow up on the healing of your tooth extraction.
Absorbable sutures or stitches will disappear on their own in seven to 10 days.
Non-absorbable sutures or stitches are removed one week after surgery.
In general, it is not common that many days of rest are needed after removing a tooth and the healing of the wisdom teeth usually, evolves without major complications.
After meals, you can gently rinse with warm salt water. Be careful not to rinse vigorously for the first 24 hours.
The operation is normally performed with:
Local anesthesia. This type of anesthesia completely blocks the pain in your gums and you stay awake during the procedure. You may be offered a sedative to help you relax during the operation.
General anesthesia. This means that you will be asleep during the procedure. Your dentist or oral surgeon will let you know which type of anesthesia is best for you.
After your Wisdom Tooth Extraction, you must rest and avoid any physical effort, for at least 48 hours. Later, you should resume your activity as tolerated.
Take the prescribed pain medications as soon as you begin to feel discomfort. For severe pain, consult with your Dentist.
The stitches will be removed about one week after surgery. Sometimes the stitches may become dislodged before, you just discard them, no worries
