Wisdom Toot Removal
What are Wisdom Teeth ?
Wisdom Teeth are the third molars , which are one last teeth to erupt in the mouth. Usually Wisdom teeth erupt any time between late teens to early twenties. Not everyone has all the 4 wisdom teeth, some have few , some have none, presence or absence of wisdom teeth need not be a cause of worry. Quite often they are misaligned or improperly positioned because of which they tend to create pain and discomfort and need to be removed , this misposition can adjacent 2nd Molar the presence of which is necessary for normal form and functioning .
No, its not necessary to get your wisdom tooth or teeth removed. They might require to be removed only if they are impacted , causing jaw pains, difficulty in chewing , have developed extensive tooth decay and are damaging or are likely to damage the adjacent tooth
Do i need to get my wisdom teeth removed ?
No, its not necessary to get your wisdom tooth or teeth removed. They might require to be removed only if they are impacted , causing jaw pains, difficulty in chewing , have developed extensive tooth decay and are damaging or are likely to damage the adjacent tooth
Types of wisdom teeth impactions
- Horizontal Impacti0n
- Vertical Impaction
- Mesial Impaction
- Distal Impaction
Damage to adjacent teeth
No, wisdom tooth removals are not painful. The procedure for wisdom tooth removal is only started after administered Local anesthesia has fully numbed/ anaesthetized the region
Medications are mandatory. As prescribed Antibiotics , Painkillers are to be taken duly, so as to avoid undue pain and discomfort post tooth removal.
Based on the complexity of the case one may or may not swelling , if swelling is expected our doctors shall prescribe medications to reduce the swelling. Medications will have to be taken in a timely manner as advised .
Yes, depending on the type of work and profession you indulge in , you can resume normal work activities from next day itself.