Wisdom tooth removal

Wisdom teeth removal is a common surgical procedure carried out in India. Most people have 4 wisdom teeth (1 in each corner of the mouth). Wisdom teeth generally develop in the late teens or early 20s when the other adult teeth are already present. This could be the reason why wisdom tooth cannot grow properly and gets stuck in the gums.

Why is wisdom tooth removal recommended?

Wisdom teeth often grow in the late teens or early 20s when the other adult teeth are already present in the mouth. This could lead to space scarcity in the mouth and often the wisdom tooth remains stuck in the gums leading to severe pain. Consult your dental surgeon in case of severe pain.

Who can perform wisdom teeth removal?

A maxillofacial surgeon or dental surgeon can perform wisdom tooth removal. The procedure is simple where the doctor gives local anesthesia, to remove the tooth. It may take 45 minutes to 1 hour or less to remove 1 wisdom tooth. A person may take upto 2 weeks to fully recover from the surgery.

How is wisdom tooth removal conducted?

Your dentist will take an X-ray of the mouth to check the alignment and position of your teeth. Generally, a local anesthetic is used to numb the area surrounding the tooth to avoid pain during the wisdom tooth removal procedure.

If the tooth has not grown out from the gum, then a small incision is made on the gum to remove the wisdom tooth. A small piece of bone covering the tooth may also need to be removed. The tooth may be cut into smaller parts to remove it. There is a lower chance of having an incision on the gum if the tooth has grown out on its own.

You may feel some pressure before the tooth is removed. You may not feel any pain while removing as the area surrounding the tooth is made numb with an anesthetic.

Post-surgery care or precautions include

If an incision has been made, dissolving stitches are used to seal the gum. You may require to take antibiotics as prescribed by your dentist. You may need to avoid rinsing your mouth, drinking alcohol, hot liquids, and smoking for up to 24 hours after wisdom tooth removal.

You may require up to 2 weeks to fully recover from the surgery.

What are the benefits of wisdom tooth removal?

Wisdom tooth removal can lead to a reduction in pain caused due to its presence.

What are the possible complications of wisdom tooth removal?

• Dry socket or exposure of bone once the blood clot is dislodged from its place.
• Pain and swelling in the mouth.
• Excessive bleeding
• Infection in the socket due to food particles and bacteria
• Injury to nearby teeth, nerves, jawbone, or sinuses.

Conclusion

Wisdom tooth removal surgery is a simple procedure that can be conducted in around 20 minutes to one hour. It can help to eliminate pain caused due to scarcity of space in the mouth. You can consult a dental surgeon by requesting an appointment.

Request an appointment at Apollo Dental,  Call 1800 1020 288 to book an appointment.