Treatment Of Wisdom Teeth
The clearest symptom is, of course, the appearance of a piece of a wisdom tooth at the very back of your teeth. The sharp edges in particular begin to show themselves behind your second molar. However, in some cases, if the gum over the tooth is too thick or if the position of the tooth is such that it prevents eruption, it may give other symptoms without being visible. These are; pain and tenderness in the gums in this area, swelling and redness of the gums in this area, jaw pain, difficulty swallowing, bad taste and/or odor in the mouth, difficulty opening the mouth. If you have one or more of these symptoms, it probably means that your wisdom teeth are coming out or trying to come out and it is useful to make an appointment with an oral surgeon.
In Which Cases Should Wisdom Teeth Be Extracted?
Infection, gingival problems, caries in neighboring teeth, cysts and similar lesions in the jawbone, presence of untreatable caries, chronic pain in chewing and mouth movements, causeless headaches and also it should not be forgotten that wisdom teeth can cause problems in the jawbone, gums and neighboring teeth without showing symptoms. therefore, it is important to have regular dental check-ups.
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How Does Wisdom Teeth Extraction Take Place?
First of all, you should make an appointment with a maxillofacial surgeon. Some dentists can also perform the extraction of uncomplicated wisdom teeth, but it is beneficial to have a maxillofacial surgeon perform the extraction of complicated teeth that are impacted and closely related to anatomical structures.
In the first examination, your dentist will examine the condition of your teeth and the wisdom tooth area. then the position of the tooth and the structure of the surrounding area are checked with a 2D x-ray. If close relationships with anatomical structures are detected (proximity to the nerve in the lower jaw, proximity to the sinus in the upper jaw, teeth positioned too close to neighboring teeth, extra teeth), a regional 3D x-ray may be needed. After these diagnostic stages, your physician will inform you about how the tooth should be removed and what the process will be.
While erupted and uncomplicated teeth can usually be extracted without surgical intervention, semi-impacted, impacted and complicated tooth extractions may require a surgical operation. Usually these procedures are performed under local anesthesia, but in some cases sedation or general anesthesia may be required. you can discuss these options with your doctor. Antibiotics and mouthwash may be prescribed before the procedure in case of infection in the tooth root or gums.
The operation may take between half an hour and 1 hour depending on the condition of the tooth. If you follow the instructions of your physician after the procedure and use the medications prescribed, you can get through the process comfortably.
