The removal of wisdom teeth is a fairly common dental procedure to have done. Since only about one-third of the population never actually grow wisdom teeth, it's a pretty safe bet that one day your dentist will check your wisdom teeth and recommend that you have them removed.
Wisdom teeth are usually removed because either they do not have enough room to come in fully, or they come in at an odd angle, rather than straight up and down as most teeth do. These two possibilities cause nothing but trouble for most patients later on down the road.
Health risks such as cysts can develop around the affected areas. This could lead to a lot of dental work having to be done over the course of the patient's life.
In most cases, it is better to simply remove the enamel before they cause problems. So, don't be concerned if your dentist recommends their removal.
If it does become necessary for your them to be extracted, you will have to take good care of your mouth afterwards. The oral surgeon who takes out your teeth will most likely give you some recommendations on how to care for your mouth.
He will probably warn you that the holes left by your wisdom teeth will bleed somewhat for the first day after the procedure has been done. This is normal, and nothing to worry about.
As we all know from past childhood experience, when a tooth comes out, there will be a little bleeding. After a while, though, the bleeding stops.
You must be sure, however, to not do anything that will cause the holes to start bleeding again. The body needs time to heal after any surgery, the extraction of teeth included.
Another side effect that is fairly common in any surgery is swelling. This is quite often the case with tooth extraction as well.
Your cheeks and the back part of your jaw may be swollen for a few days. This is completely normal-if it persists for several days, you may want to consult your dentist.
The swelling can be quite painful, however, so you may be prescribed some painkilling medication to take over the next few days after the extraction. Be sure to alert your surgeon to any allergic or bad reactions you have had to medications in the past.
If the pain is not that bad, you can simply take a common pain reliever. Most likely, though, you will probably just want to completely dull the pain with the prescription the surgeon gives you.
Along with the pain medication, the surgeon will probably also give you some antibiotics to take. Taking these will prevent infection in the surgical wounds.
Despite the holes in the back of your mouth, you should continue to care for your other teeth by brushing them as normal. Take special care, though, not to brush near the wounds and start them bleeding again.
Another step to be taken to reduce the chances of reopening the wounds is to consume only liquids for the day after the surgery. While you won't be able to have a meat and potatoes dinner, you do have the opportunity to eat nothing but milkshakes and not feel guilty about it.
After the first day, you should notice that things are beginning to heal. The swelling in your cheeks will start to go down after a few days.
The wounds in your mouth will heal over time. Be sure, though, to rinse them with salt water at least daily.
Author Resource:-
Jack Landry is a formal dental hygienist and has authored hundreds of articles relating to dental practice and procedures, and recommends this Implant Dentist in Bakersfield, CA.
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Jack R. Landry
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