Wisdom Teeth Removal

Why Wisdom Tooth is Removed?

1. There are various reasons for the removal of the wisdom tooth. Though few people might not face any problems yet in some cases it is seen that their mouth structure is too small that there is no room for the wisdom tooth. In this case, some space needs to be created for the same so that the teeth can come out. This is one case where you require the assistance of a specialist to deal with it.
2. Sometimes there is not enough space around the wisdom tooth due to which it results in a lot of unbearable pain. In this situation, the only option left is to get the pullout.
3. As it is the last teeth of your mouth, it is difficult to clean it properly. Thus, Cavities may appear in it or some other small issues too. A few of them can be treated with medicines while in others you just have to get it removed. Therefore the conditions can vary from patient to patient and it is ultimately your dentist who will decide whether the surgery is needed for the same or not.
4. They may grow in a wrong angle and damage your other teeth.
5. There is a possibility that they don’t grow well and are trapped in gums.

Wisdom Teeth Removal

Getting Prepared for Wisdom Teeth Removal

1. Once your doctor has suggested the wisdom teeth removal, you need to keep yourself calm and follow the advice of your doctor. Extraction time may vary depending on how deep the wisdom tooth is.
2. You must tell you if you have any diseases or you take any regular medication.
3. Local anesthesia is given to perform the surgery, therefore, you will not feel any kind of pain or uncomforted feeling.
4. Sedation is also given by the dentist so that you do not panic but can relax throughout the surgery.

Post Care

1. Eat the medicines prescribed for pain and swelling on time.
2. If there is any kind of swelling you can make use of ice packs on the same to get rid of it.
3. On the day of surgery, you will be advised to take on a liquid diet. Take a lot of beverages but not alcohol.
4. Leave the wound alone don’t try to open your mouth and see if it is healing or not it might open your stitches.
5. Gently open and close the mouth till you recover.
6. Brush your teeth from the second day.
7. Don't drive unless the effect of anesthesia is not gone.
8. Don’t use a straw to drink.
9. Don’t rinse mouth with force.
10. Do not smoke.
11. Don’t eat very hard food.
12. Maintain proper oral hygiene to avoid infection.

Wisdom Teeth Removal