Wisdom teeth are the third set of molars that grow in the back of your mouth. Most people get these in their late teens or early twenties. However, these teeth are valuable asset to the mouth if properly aligned, but mostly they are misaligned and must be removed. They are examined through X-rays and CT-scan.
Your dentist may tell you to get your wisdom teeth extracted to prevent problems that may come up in the future. Most people have them removed for one of the following reasons:
Wisdom tooth extraction is an-in office surgery that can be performed by an oral surgeon or a dentist. The treatment starts by anesthetizing you with a local anesthetic to keep you from experiencing any pain. A general anesthetic may be used if multiple teeth are extracted at the same time.
To remove the wisdom teeth, the gum tissue at the extraction site will be opened and any bone covering the tooth will be taken out. Your dentist will gently remove the tooth. Once the extraction is complete, you may need some stitches to aid with the healing. Some stitches may dissolve over time while some have to removed after a few days.
The recovery period after the extraction lasts only a few days. To speed up the recovery follow the tips below:
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