Wisdom Tooth Removal

If your wisdom teeth are starting to come up and are beginning to become painful for you, don't boggle to visit your nearest dentist to let them know that you're perception some inconvenience. Waiting or putting it off could only lead to more hassle. Here are some important things that they will suggest you...

Wisdom teeth can often be misaligned and the dentist will recommend removing them. Other than that they usually don't cause any problems. When the tooth or teeth are misaligned, they began to push on the other teeth and cause tooth decay. This happens due to the fact that food and plaque causing bacteria accumulate in the opening.

There are usually four wisdom teeth, some have few or more, but these teeth normally affect other teeth. Those who develop impacted wisdom teeth usually have these teeth epitome. Aside from being impacted, wisdom teeth are also pulled out if they pose potential problems if left as it is. Grown-in wisdom teeth can be infected easily and can lead to worse medical danger. Other wisdom teeth, on the other hand, are misaligned or causes crowding, which can both be painful.

When someone goes for a wisdom tooth surgery, they are normally given 5-7 days of medical leave. This is to allow them time to recuperate and also avoid the embarrassment of facing the public with a swollen face. Most of the time they are not debilitated in any sense and they are able to move around and do their normal daily activities. They however will be on soft diet for a while and probably won’t be in too much an appetite to eat.

Wisdom tooth removal can be done by a surgeon or a dentist. Anesthetics are used to prevent the patient from feeling any pain during the procedure. In some cases, a local anesthesia applies on the area of the tooth to be pulled can do the trick. In some cases, general anesthesia is being administered to the patients, making patients sleep throughout the whole extraction process. General anesthesia is usually given to patients with special needs, or those who will have multiple teeth removed at the same time.

Health risks are low in getting wisdom tooth extractions but it is important that every patient knows at least the negative sides of undergoing the procedure. The first issue is monetary. If you don't have a dental insurance, it is likewise hard to find medical insurance covering for this surgery. But, it is still wise to ask about the coverage of your medical insurance, just to be sure. Even if it's rare for medical insurance to cover for wisdom tooth removal, it's better to check the policy. To know more about this procedure, here are the possible complications that can happen after the surgery. It includes infection and dry socket. Studies have shown that complications increases when wisdom teeth removal is done on the lower jaw compared to the upper one.

Successful removal of the wisdom tooth can prevent a number of uncomfortable mouth problems including the crowding of the back teeth, swelling and painful gums (caused by skin flaps around the partially-emerged wisdom tooth), and even decaying of the teeth (and possible gum disease). Extraction of the wisdom tooth should be considered while you are young because during this time, the removal of the teeth is easier and the post-surgery healing is faster.