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

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