Wisdom teeth, called third molars, are the last adult teeth to emerge. They usually emerge around 17-21 years of age. They often don’t emerge at all or at an angle and can cause problems. You might have an impacted wisdom tooth, which means the tooth didn’t fully erupt and
- Has grown at an angle either towards the next tooth or towards the back of the mouth
- It has remained trapped inside the jaw and has not emerged fully
Wisdom teeth can cause significant discomfort and pain and are even more prone to decay because they cannot be cleaned properly. Many dentists recommend extracting your wisdom tooth to prevent future problems.
Why do I need to remove my wisdom teeth?
Wisdom teeth can sometimes emerge partially or not emerge at all. This can make it challenging to clean them and cause additional problems with your other teeth and gums.
Here are a few signs that you need to remove your wisdom tooth:
Impacted teeth: This is the most common problem with wisdom teeth. It happens when the wisdom tooth fails to emerge from the jaw fully. It can also appear at an angle, thus increasing the risk of pain, infection, and misalignment.
Sinus problems: Wisdom teeth can create pressure when they are too close to your sinuses. Sinuses are hollow spaces in your skull filled with air. They can also cause headaches and congestion.
Cysts are fluid-filled sacs of tissue that can form anywhere in the body. They can form above a wisdom tooth and cause pain and infection.
Teeth crowding and shifting: Usually, there's very little space to accommodate another set of molars in an adult jaw. This can cause other teeth to move or overlap each other to accommodate the wisdom tooth, which can result in the misalignment of the other teeth in the jaw.
How is wisdom teeth surgery performed?
Here's how a wisdom teeth removal surgery is performed at the dentist:
01. Initial Evaluation
02. Local anesthesia
03. Tooth extraction
04. Post-operative recovery
Wisdom teeth removal aftercare
Slight swelling and pain are common after wisdom tooth extraction. Your dentist will prescribe you pain-relieving medications and give you instructions for aftercare.
Here are some tips to speed up your recovery:
Don't spit or rinse your mouth for 24 hours after the procedure. Doing so might dislodge the clot in the wound, which is essential for healing.
After 24 hours, rinse your mouth with warm water and brush gently, avoiding the extraction area.
Eat soft foods for a few days after the procedure, and avoid tobacco since it can interfere with the healing process.
Take all your medications as prescribed by your dentist.
Take adequate rest and elevate your head while lying down to minimize bleeding.
Please get in touch with us if you are looking for wisdom teeth removal near you. Our team of experts at D’Arcy Dental will help you with safe and painless emergency wisdom tooth removal.
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