Wisdom teeth are the last four teeth to erupt in a person’s mouth during their lifetime. During its eruption, the majority of people experience excruciating pain. The main causes of pain are decay caused by complexity while brushing or smaller spaces during the eruption. The impacted tooth is either removed or treated, depending on the situation.
Why Wisdom tooth removal?
Wisdom tooth removal process
1. You will be given an infusion of anesthesia to numb the tooth and surrounding area before having your wisdom teeth removed. If you are particularly nervous about the procedure, our dentist or specialist may administer a narcotic to help you relax. For the most part, this will be an infusion into your arm. Shrewdness tooth extraction rarely requires the use of a general sedative.
2. The wisdom tooth will be extracted when you experience numbness in your jaw and cheek area. You will not feel any discomfort while the tooth is being extracted. However, you may feel a small amount of pulling pressure. To stop the bleeding, the dentist will apply medicated gauze to the extracted wound.
The numbness may last 30 minutes to 2 hours after the extraction. Following the extraction, you may experience little or no discomfort. Our doctor may advise you to stop chewing on that side of your mouth. Apart from that, you can go about your daily routine.
Things to follow after wisdom tooth removal
Following an extraction, blood flow is a common side effect. During this time, refrain from spitting excessively. Using gauze to cover the extraction site can assist in reducing blood flow.
One of the unavoidable aspects of wisdom tooth removal is pain. Your dentist will prescribe any pain relievers that are required. Painkillers will take care of ordinary discomfort. If you are still experiencing pain, you may contact us for assistance.
The swelling in your cheeks usually goes away after two to three days. As directed by your dentist, you can use an ice pack.
Frequently Asked Questions
During the first 24 hours of treatment, stay away from alcohol and caffeinated beverages. Don’t drink through a straw. Drinking through a straw may cause the blood clot to dislodge from the chamber.
It’s best to eat soft foods for the first 2-3 days. When you are able to tolerate semi-soft foods, you can begin to eat them. Foods that are hard to chew can get stuck in the wound and irritate the extracted area.
This is a parameter that can be changed. Some wisdom teeth can be extracted in as little as a few minutes. Wisdom teeth that must be cut into pieces to be extracted can take up to 20 minutes to extract.
Taking a few days off work is usually required, as is avoiding strenuous exercise during this time. You may or may not be able to drive depending on the type of anesthetic used (24 hours after intravenous sedation and for 48 hours after a general anesthetic).