Wisdom Teeth Removal

Many people are curious about the feeling of wisdom teeth emerging. Wisdom tooth symptoms can range from painless to extremely unpleasant, depending on the situation and the person. The following are some of the most common wisdom tooth signs that your wisdom teeth removal may be necessary:

• Persistent pain in your gums.
  Infection of the soft tissues near your back teeth.
• If you observe a cysts or fluid-filled sacs.
• If the emerging wisdom teeth are causing damage to nearby teeth.
• Your gums are irritated.
• If you notice common signs of gum disease.
  Extensive tooth decay.

Anaesthesia:

The dentist will administer anaesthesia to prevent you from experiencing any pain during the procedure. The type of anesthesia will depend on the complexity of the procedure and your level of comfort.

Gaining access to the tooth:

The dentist will use a dental tool to make an incision in the gums surrounding each tooth. Then, the gums are pulled back from the underlying bone. The dental nurse pulls back the soft tissues and uses suction to keep the extraction site dry and clean.

Removal the tooth:

The entire tooth, root parts, and excess bone are removed by the dentist. Once this process is done, the socket is examined for any residual fragments that need to be removed.

Control bleeding:

A gauze pad is placed over the extraction site to reduce bleeding, ensure the sockets are isolated, and to aid in the formation of a blood clot.

The dentist will determine whether the wound needs stitches to close, although this is not a necessary step following tooth extraction.

Do’s

Let your body rest. Within the first twenty-four hours following the wisdom tooth removal, get good enough rest. This means, you need to avoid any strenuous activity during your healing period. Try to keep your head in an upright position as much as possible, including when sleeping, as this will help with a quick recovery. Rest provides your body with the energy it requires to quickly heal.

Apply an ice pack. Applying cold compresses to your cheeks on the side of the extraction site will help to reduce any inflammation, pain, and swelling.

Allow your extraction area to form a blood clot. After a tooth extraction, you’ll be advised to bite down on gauze for thirty minutes to an hour. This is to ensure a blood clot forms at the tooth extraction site. If it isn’t allowed to form, the bone and nerves underneath may become infected. Change the gauze if the bleeding is heavy, but most importantly, follow the dentist’s instructions.

Drink plenty of water. Staying hydrated is important during the recovery period. Make sure to avoid swishing the water in your mouth or sipping from a straw to avoid damaging the freshly formed blood clot.

Opt for soft foods. The dentist may advise you to consume soft foods, especially within twenty-four hours. This ensures you don’t need to use your teeth excessively to chew or bite.

Dont’s

Avoid smoking. If you smoke, we recommend avoiding them for at least forty-eight hours. Tobacco smoke contains substances that can disrupt the clot and cause a dry socket after tooth extraction.

Do not drink any alcohol or hot beverages. Drinking alcoholic and carbonated beverages can dissolve the blood clot that has formed.

Certain foods should be avoided. Avoid chewy, crunchy, or spicy foods for the first 24 hours, as well as grains and seeds. They can injure the extraction site. Also, avoid extremely hot or cold foods and drinks.

Do not touch or poke the extraction site. It may seem unusual at first to have a tooth removed, but it is crucial to avoid poking it with your tongue, finger, tissue, or toothpick. It has the potential to disrupt any blood clots that have formed, as well as to cause more bleeding and a dry socket.