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Our teeth do more than just chew and bite and must be considered valuable assets. Even if your mouth has room for only 28 teeth, your complete set is likely to end up with 32. The last teeth are what is commonly called wisdom teeth. These are ancient relics from bygone days when our ancestors ate rougher foods and therefore required the use of more teeth. These often grow behind the molars, also known as the third molars, and are the last to come out – usually between the ages of 17 and 25. – PowerPoint PPT presentation

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Title: What To Expect During Wisdom Teeth Extraction?


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What To Expect During Wisdom Teeth Extraction?
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Introduction
  • Our teeth do more than just chew and bite and
    must be considered valuable assets.
  • Even if your mouth has room for only 28 teeth,
    your complete set is likely to end up with 32.
    The last teeth are what is commonly called wisdom
    teeth.
  • These are ancient relics from bygone days when
    our ancestors ate rougher foods and therefore
    required the use of more teeth. These often grow
    behind the molars, also known as the third
    molars, and are the last to come out usually
    between the ages of 17 and 25.
  • Almost every person goes through the trouble
    related to wisdom teeth at some point in their
    lives. For many, there is no alternative to deal
    with troubles besides resorting to extraction.

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When Should You Go for Wisdom Teeth Extraction?
  • 1. Third molars are usually lodged in the back of
    the mouth, which can be uncomfortable. They may
    not come out completely and can be trapped in
    your jawbone or gums. This is known as impacted
    wisdom teeth and can cause tremendous pain.
  • 2. If they come in at an incorrect angle and
    press against neighboring teeth.
  • 3. If you have cavities or gum disease, it
    becomes difficult to reach your wisdom teeth with
    a toothbrush or dental floss.
  • 4. Our mouth is not big enough to accommodate 32
    teeth in many cases, wisdom teeth can create
    overcrowding and make it very uncomfortable.

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  • Some signs indicating an immediate need to
    undergo wisdom teeth extraction such as
  • Pain
  • Infection
  • Cysts
  • Gum Disease
  • Tooth Decay
  • Injury or damage to neighboring teeth
  • These signs could be mild during the initial
    stages and may not cause any discomfort
    initially. However, wisdom teeth will eventually
    cause problems if left unchecked.

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Things To Ask Before the Procedure
  • The dentist/ oral surgeon will meet with you to
    talk about the upcoming process. In this
    appointment, make sure you
  • Talk about any major health issues you have.
  • Mention any medications you are currently taking
    regularly.
  • Also, plan to schedule time off from work or
    school so that the recovery process is smooth.

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What To Expect During the Procedure?
  • When it is time for your wisdom teeth removal,
    your dentist will check and may refer you to an
    oral surgeon or maxillofacial surgeon. Depending
    on how the teeth have grown within your jaw,
    there are several ways to remove them.
  • If your wisdom teeth have already broken through
    your gums, removing them will be less
    complicated. Things are more complicated if your
    wisdom teeth are impacted, meaning they are
    caught in your gums or under your jaws. In such
    cases, your dentist will make a small cut through
    the gum tissue above the tooth and get rid of the
    tooths bone that covers it. The tooth may be
    broken into parts before extraction. It is always
    recommended to do this extraction when you are
    younger because the tooths roots are not fully
    formed and the surrounding bone is softer.

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After the Surgery
  • Resting is vital to reduce any swelling or other
    discomfort. Positioning your head to the side and
    keeping an ice pack on it for the first 48 hours
    also helps. To prevent dry sockets, you are
    advised to keep your mouth clean, eat soft and
    liquid foods, and avoid straws and smoking.
  • See your dentist or surgeons office for more
    special care instructions.
  • Wisdom teeth extraction, though a fairly common
    dental procedure, needs expert guidance.
  • If you have more questions visit our website Dr.
    Beena George Dentistry or want to book an
    appointment, call us at 905-542-9999.

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Contact Us
  • Phone
  • (905) 542-9999
  • Mail Us
  • drbeenageorge_at_bellnet.ca
  • Address
  • 2275 BRITANNIA RD.W., UNIT 10, MISSISSAUGA, ON
    L5M 2G6
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