Wisdom teeth should be extracted before they cause issues. Preventative removal at an earlier age makes the recovery process faster and smoother, as their roots and bones have yet tо fully form.
At each stage оf your procedure, a dentist оr surgeon will administer local anesthesia sо you don’t experience any pain. If you’re considering wisdom teeth surgery, it’s important tо consult with an experienced oral surgeon tо discuss your options and develop a personalized treatment plan.
Impacted teeth
Wisdom teeth (third molars) usually emerge into the mouth during late adolescence or early adulthood, but sometimes become impacted when there is not enough room in the jaw bone and gum tissues for their arrival – this condition is called impaction.
An partially-erupted wisdom tooth can trap food debris under its flap of tissue, leading to painful and inflamed gums and an unpleasant breath odor known as pericoronitis.
Your dentist or oral surgeon can extract impacted and partially erupted wisdom teeth to avoid complications. This procedure may be completed using local, sedation or general anesthesia depending on your comfort level and degree of difficulty of extraction. Once surgery has taken place, a piece of gauze may be placed over the surgical site to control bleeding and promote blood clotting.
Pain
Many patients who have impacted wisdom teeth that are coming in at an angle or crowding other teeth don’t notice until they experience discomfort or realize their bite is off, which could result in further dental health complications if treatment is delayed. This could even cause irreparable damage down the road if left untreated promptly.
Impacted wisdom teeth can cause significant damage to surrounding teeth and the jawbone, as well as infection from bacteria in the area resulting in cysts that destroy roots, gums, and healthy tooth structure.
Your dentist or oral surgeon will administer local anaesthesia to numb the area and reduce discomfort during the procedure. An incision will then be made through gum tissue to access the impacted tooth before loosening and extracting it before closing up with sutures to close off the site.
Bacteria
Even with your best efforts at brushing and flossing, bacteria may accumulate in hard-to-reach places in the back of your mouth when wisdom teeth come through, potentially leading to infection which leads to swelling and bad breath.
An impaction occurs when only part of a tooth erupts through, remaining hidden under gum tissue or bone. To be released from this state requires more complex surgical techniques that involve extracting the affected part.
Impacted wisdom teeth can crowd or damage other teeth, leading to painful dental issues like cysts, tumors and jawbone resorption. Extracting your wisdom teeth prevents future issues and enhances jawbone health; furthermore it may prevent sinus issues like congestion pressure pain requiring antibiotics and surgery as a result of their removal.
Crowding
Many people find their wisdom teeth don’t align properly in the mouth, leading them to crowd or damage other molars and jaw bones, leading to stiffness, pain and cysts in some cases.
Avoiding these issues requires extracting wisdom teeth at an earlier age. Recovery from this procedure will be less painful, while any potential complications are easier to treat.
At this procedure, a dentist numbs the area before carefully extracting a tooth. Stitches may not be required as blood clots usually form over wounds to heal them naturally. Following tooth removal, patients will be provided with instructions on how to care for their healing sites so that their recovery process runs as smoothly as possible. It’s essential that patients follow all instructions provided for a smooth recovery experience.
Cysts
Infection of gum tissue around a partially or fully erupted wisdom tooth may result in fluid-filled sacs (cysts). These cysts can damage surrounding teeth and lead to decay; furthermore they may contribute to shifting healthy teeth or misaligning jaw lines.
Cysts can also have adverse effects on sinuses, leading to congestion, pain and pressure in these areas. That is another reason why it’s vitally important to have any wisdom teeth extracted as soon as they impact on cyst formation, prior to any issues arising from cyst growth.
After extracting wisdom teeth, it is advised that you slowly return to work, school and daily activities – this will promote fast recovery while decreasing complications. In particular, during this period avoid chewing or biting anything that isn’t required for eating and drinking purposes.
