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By the time a person is 20 years old, their wisdom teeth, often known as “eights,” normally start to erupt. Even in their early stages of development, wisdom teeth are able to essentially torture their owner. The removal of teeth is advised by contemporary surgeons. These teeth used to carry a heavy chewing burden back when people largely ate coarse, unprocessed food. They are no longer required for efficient chewing of food since they have devolved into a primitive state. More and more people are also born lacking the basic components of wisdom teeth as a result of evolution.
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Reasons to remove a wisdom tooth
Some people have wisdom teeth that erupt properly, have a pair on the opposing jaw, and are painless. However, the eruption of the third molars, or eighth molars, is typically accompanied by a number of dental issues. The gum is still not ready for wisdom teeth to erupt because they lack precursors in the milk bite. Wisdom teeth frequently grow unnaturally because there is not enough room in the jaw for them to do so. All of this has the potential to result in malocclusion, caries, and other issues in addition to discomfort and pain.
The following are reasons to have wisdom teeth removal surgery:
- an unusual placement;
- an incomplete eruption;
- pressure on the molar next to it;
- gum irritation that is purulent;
- periodontitis or pulpitis, which cannot be treated with conventional methods;
- eight or seven deep caries;
- continuous agony;
- the lack of an eight-shaped mark on the opposing jaw;
- damage to the cheeks or gums;
- predicted orthodontic care (bite correction with braces).
The surgeon diagnoses each situation and decides on an individual basis whether the tooth needs to be pulled. An orthopantomogram, which is a panoramic image of the gums that allows you to visualize, may be needed for diagnosis in addition to an X-ray, CT, or other imaging technique.
When shouldn't a wisdom tooth be extracted?
Only if a wisdom tooth is misplaced or has additional issues should it be removed. In the following circumstances, removing the “eights” is not advised by surgeons:
- is in the right place;
- unmistakably sliced through;
- has a tooth on the opposing jaw that is antagonistic;
- doesn't obstruct the teeth next to it;
- does not lead to discomfort, gum inflammation, or other issues;
- provides a chewing role when the second and/or third molars are missing;
- used to place a brace while loosening teeth;
- required to build a bridge.
How is wisdom teeth removal surgery going?
The method of surgery chosen by the surgeon depends on whether it is in the upper or lower jaw, normal or aberrant, and whether complications are present. This will determine whether or not to remove a wisdom tooth:
Simple
There are no problems and no need to dissect the gum during surgery because the tooth has fully erupted;
Complex
It necessitates gum dissection, tooth is impacted or partially erupted, unusually situated, etc.
In any event, wisdom teeth need to be removed carefully since trigeminal nerve branches travel close to their roots. Upper wisdom teeth typically come out more easily because of their regular alignment and less dense jaw bone.
Steps in a surgery
- Diagnosis: The doctor looks inside the mouth and, if required, orders an orthopantomogram or x-ray, which can be completed right away in the clinic.
- Anesthesia: Typically, local anesthesia (anesthesia injected into the gum) is utilized;
- Extraction surgery with specialized equipment;
- The healing of the wound, including suturing if required.
- A follow-up check within a few days or a week.
Greater density of the jaw bone tissue and the curve of the roots are linked to difficulties in removing the lower eights. Additionally, there are some challenges involved in extracting teeth that are affected and in an unusual location.
Advice following wisdom teeth removal:
It is advised that after the surgery:
- to hold a cotton swab that plugs the opening for 30 minutes;
- avoid eating or drinking anything for 2-3 hours, and do not gargle;
- take whatever medication your surgeon has prescribed after the surgery;
- as prescribed by a doctor, apply a cold compress to the cheek for 10 minutes each few hours;
- refrain from rinsing your mouth to avoid washing the blood clot;
- refrain from filling the hole yourself;
- avoid vigorous exercise and thermal treatments like hot baths and sunburns to prevent bleeding;
- refrain from opening your mouth widely to avoid causing the seams to diverge;
- give up consuming alcohol and smoking.
Until the wound has healed, the same guidelines must be followed. It is advised to call your doctor right away if you get a high temperature, significant bleeding, or any other worrying symptoms.
Commonly posed questions
What degree of gum pain follows wisdom teeth removal?
After surgery, there may be some pain, swelling, and bleeding for 2-4 days.
How much food and liquid can you consume following wisdom tooth extraction?
To reduce the chance of a blood clot and damage to the hole, it is advised not to rinse your mouth, drink, or eat anything for two to three hours following tooth extraction. It’s also not allowed to drink liquids using straws because doing so helps remove the blood clot from the hole.
Which wisdom teeth are the simplest to extract?
Upper tooth extraction is said to be a simpler surgery. The presence of thicker roots and more dense bone makes it more difficult to remove wisdom teeth from the lower jaw.
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