WISDOM TEETH REMOVAL

Did you know that wisdom teeth can sometimes be a nuisance and can lead to many dental anomalies?

Impacted wisdom teeth can result in:

• Misaligned teeth
• formation of gum disease
• Cysts & tumours

If you are experiencing any or all of the above symptoms, then this may be due to your impacted wisdom teeth/tooth and we strongly recommend booking an online appointment with the Dentists at Leaf Dental Care for getting a thorough diagnosis of your teeth and the best remedy for the dental problem.

What do you mean by impacted?

“Impacted” means that a tooth either has not come in, when expected or a tooth that cannot erupt because it does not have room/ Space or may be coming in the wrong direction or position. Impacted teeth can be any tooth but most commonly canines and wisdom teeth are impacted.

Which teeth are most often impacted?

Wisdom teeth, which are usually the last teeth to grow between the ages of 17 to 21 are most typically impacted. By the time that wisdom teeth( third molars) come in, the jaw has often stopped growing. The mouth and jaw may thus be too small to accommodate them. Because there’s no real need for wisdom teeth anymore, they’re typically removed if they’re a problem. If you have a small jaw, you’re more likely to have impacted wisdom teeth.

The second most common teeth to be impacted are the maxillary canines. For these teeth we recommend treatments that encourage these teeth to erupt instead of removing them.

How to get rid of A impacted Tooth?

Removing a impacted Tooth is an easy procedure and it’s not going to cause any pain during the surgery as the dentist is going to use anaesthesia to make you numb near the affected area of the teeth and the gum.

Based on your personal preference and the Dentist’s advice, you can get to choose between three types of sedation: general sedation, oral sedation, & IV sedation. After the sedative kicks into the affected area͖ it’s going to give a feeling of numbness. The Dentist then can perform a painless Wisdom Tooth Removal surgery on the patient using the relevant dental tools.

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Is Removal of Wisdom Teeth Necessary?

Sometimes wisdom teeth may need to be taken out if they are causing discomfort to the individual’s teeth. It’s common for most people to have 4 wisdom teeth but sometimes there are cases where individuals can have less than 4 or more than 4 wisdom teeth and this depends largely on genetic and hereditary factors.

Book an online appointment today to consult our industry-best Orthodontists for getting an expert opinion on whether a Wisdom Tooth Removal Surgery is required for you or not.

The Benefit of Getting Wisdom Teeth Removed

It may be wise for you to get your wisdom teeth removed if they are causing discomfort to you. While there are many advantages of getting the impacted wisdom teeth out, some of the most obvious ones are:

• It can reduce headaches and pain that arise out of impacted wisdom teeth
• It can lower the risk of catching gum diseases such as Gingivitis, Cysts, & benign tumours
• It can lower the risk of jaw damage near the impacted wisdom teeth

Things to do before getting started with the Wisdom Tooth Removal Surgery

• Set up a prior appointment with the Dentist to get your teeth examined and take his opinion on getting the wisdom tooth/teeth removed
• Once your Dentist feels you need the surgery you need to familiarize yourself with the dental procedures associated with it by knowing how it is done
• Let your Dentist know about your health history so that he/she would be aware of any medical allergies you have, and this can help Dentists prescribe the right type of sedation and tablets for Wisdom Tooth Removal Surgery
• If you are a working professional then you need to book a sick leave or vacation leave in advance to make yourself future-ready for the surgery
• School and college going students must plan and organize their work in advance accordingly so that their absence is not going to impact their assignments

Things to avoid before the Wisdom Tooth Removal Surgery

• Don’t eat or drink anything including water before 6 hours of the surgery
• Don’t smoke cigarettes for at least 12 hours prior to the surgery
• Don’t wear contact lenses for the surgery
• Don’t wear jewellery for the surgery
• Don’t wear tight clothes for the surgery

Things To Do After The Oral Surgery: Aftercare

After the successful completion of the surgery, you can expect mild pain in the operated area of the mouth, and you will need some bed rest for at least the 1st day before you can do your normal household chores.

You will need someone to drive you home soon after the surgery as you will not be able to drive.

Ideally, it will take about 3 to 4 days for full recovery from the oral surgery and sometimes it may take as much as 7 days, depending on how well the aftercare procedures have been followed by the outpatients.

Talk to your Dentist in advance for the best aftercare procedure.

The aftercare procedure may involve the following:

The aftercare, if not done properly can prolong the healing of the wounds may lead to sever complications

After care instructions:

• Use all medications as prescribed.
• Swelling and discomfort may occur following the surgery, use cold compression for every 15 mins for 3 days.
• Drink plenty of water (normal or bit cold)
• Avoid hot tea/coffee for a week.
• DO NOT use straw. Instead lift the glass and drink.
• DO NOT eat sticky foods.
• Eat only healthy foods especially which are rich in fiber and protein content.
• Do not spit or rinse for 3 days following the procedure. After 3 days rinse with warm salty water (level teaspoon of salt to a cup of water) or mouthwash 3 times a day for 14 days. This will help with the healing.
• Do not drink alcohol till healing completes.
• Smoking reduces the success rate of this procedure. So please try to avoid smoking until the healing is completed.
• Avoid heavy exercise for a week.
• DO NOT try to sleep on the side that got operated.
• DO NOT try to disturb the area with your tongue, by eating food on that side, or by vigorous rinsing as this will delay the healing process.
• DO NOT try to remove thread or any material forcefully. Thread will be removed after 7 days.
• If pain, swelling or bleeding persists for more than 10 days contact us immediately.