What You Need to Know About Wisdom Teeth

Wisdom teeth are the third and last set of molars that come in during adulthood (ages 17-21). Wisdom teeth can often cause pain and other dental problems if they don’t come in properly or if there isn’t enough space for them in your mouth.

 

Wisdom teeth are usually removed by a dentist because they can cause dental problems, crowd other teeth, and lead to infection. Removal of wisdom teeth is a common procedure, and is usually done with local anesthetic.

 

In this article we will look at how keeping your wisdom teeth can cause health problems, how the removal process works, and what to expect afterwards.

 

Health Problems with Wisdom Teeth

 

Wisdom teeth can often cause pain and other dental problems if they don’t come in properly or if there isn’t enough space for them in your mouth. Wisdom teeth are usually removed by a dentist because they can cause dental problems, crowd other teeth, and lead to infection. Removal of wisdom teeth is a common procedure, and is usually done with local anesthetic.

 

Some of the health problems that can occur from wisdom teeth include:

– Pain

– Infection

– Tooth decay

– Gum disease

– Damage to other teeth

 

Wisdom teeth removal

 

Wisdom teeth removal is a common procedure and is usually done with a local anesthetic. The recovery time after wisdom teeth removal is typically a few days to a week. Wisdom teeth removal is typically an outpatient procedure, which means you can go home the same day.

 

Your dentist will numb your gums, then use a needle to put a stronger numbing medicine in the area. They’ll loosen the tooth with a tool called an elevator, then pull the tooth with dental forceps, which look like pliers. They’ll clean out the area and pack it with gauze to stop bleeding.

 

What to expect post operation

 

If you are getting your wisdom teeth removed, you can expect some pain and swelling afterward. You will also likely have some bruising around the area where the surgery was performed. It is important to keep the area clean and dry, and to eat soft foods for a few days afterward. You should also avoid smoking or drinking alcohol, as both can delay healing.

 

Most people are able to go back to work within a few days after Wisdom Teeth Removal surgery.

 

Conclusion

If you are struggling with your wisdom teeth, give Dr. Will Grella a call today!