Wisdom teeth are the third molars at the very end of both sides of the jaw. There are 4 of these teeth in the mouth. It consists of two upper right and left and two lower right and left. They are also called wisdom teeth, as they are the last teeth to erupt in the mouth and usually erupt between the ages of 16 and 20.

FAQ

Wisdom teeth need to be extracted with local anesthesia only by numbing the area where they are located. Extraction of wisdom teeth should be done by maxillofacial surgeons. The bone surrounding the tooth is removed with the help of surgical instruments and the wisdom tooth is extracted. After the operation is over, stitches are placed on the operation area. Stitches are removed between 7 and 10 days.
  • Pain and tenderness in teeth and gums
  • Pain around the ear and headache associated with it
  • Pain around the jaw and headache associated with it
  • Bad breath in the mouth
  • Swelling in the lymph nodes
  • Jaw pain while chewing
  • Rotten Tooth
  • Gum Disease / Gingival abscess
  • Orthodontic Causes
  • Cyst Formation
  • Pressure Buildup
Removal of wisdom teeth is not mandatory. But as long as it’s usable. Wisdom teeth should be protected like other teeth. If wisdom teeth have not yet erupted and are pressing on other teeth, it can cause tooth decay and crookedness due to compression. For this reason, shooting should be done.
  • Hand contact should not be made on the area where the tooth was extracted.
  • It should be eaten with the other side while eating for a day after shooting.
  • If you smoke, you should not smoke for the first 24 hours. Smoking can cause bleeding in the treated area.
  • It is normal for individuals who have had wisdom tooth surgery to have blood leakage in the surgical area for a certain period of time.
  • Saliva accumulated in the mouth should not be spit out continuously. If this is not taken care of, the newly coagulated wound will open and bleed.
  • Gargling will speed up the healing of the wound. If no mouthwash has been prescribed, you can gargle with warm salt water. You can prepare mouthwash by adding 1 teaspoon of salt to 1 glass of water.
  • If one percent swelling occurred after the procedure; Cold treatment should be applied to the swollen area for 10 minutes and rest for 2 minutes. It would be better to wrap the used ice with something and put it there so that it does not get cold burns.

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