Any time between the ages of 17 to 25, people will notice that their last set of teeth will begin to form toward the back of the mouth and these molars are known as wisdom teeth. Often, these teeth are considered for removal, a topic that can be controversial for many. While wisdom teeth do not pose any inherent danger, they can cause pain or discomfort in some people and for those cases, removal should be considered. In other cases, wisdom teeth function just like normal teeth and do not cause any issues.
There are sometimes complications, which arise as wisdom teeth develop. One of the most common problems occurs when the teeth become impacted. In this situation, the normal procedure is to have them removed, and this can sometimes be accomplished by pulling them, but in other cases, the teeth must be removed by an oral surgeon. If you are a candidate for the removal of your wisdom teeth, a consultation with an oral surgeon will be required.
Consultations for surgical wisdom teeth removal will typically involve a physical exam of your mouth along with x-rays that will tell the oral surgeon everything necessary to facilitate the removal. Once the surgeon has all the necessary information, you will be advised of your options. One of the decisions you will need to make is whether to go under sedation or to undergo surgery with a local anesthesia. With sedation, you will be asleep during the procedure and will have no awareness of what is happening, but under a local anesthesia, you will remain conscious. The local anesthesia produces a numbing of the mouth and gums so you will not feel any pain but you will be fully aware of what is happening.
The process of removing wisdom teeth can sometimes be easy for the surgeon, but in other cases, the effort can be complicated by the size, shape and formation of the teeth. In some cases, the roots of the wisdom teeth are bound to the jawbone in a way that makes them difficult to remove. In either case there will be some pain related to the surgery afterwards, but there should be very little swelling if any. You will be prescribed medication for post-surgery pain management and if you had IV sedation you will not be able to drive yourself home so arrangements will have to be made for your transportation after the surgery.
The healing process is something that will be discussed with your dentist and it is important to follow any written or verbal instructions you receive so that the healing process will go quickly. For the first 24 hours it is best if you are not left alone due to the anesthesia, and your diet will be restricted in order to avoid damage to any of the surgical wounds.
While the removal of your wisdom teeth is a more involved procedure than typical dental visits, it is a very worthwhile procedure for many people as it can eliminate painful problems associated with impacted teeth, or with teeth and gum problems associated with the improper development of your wisdom teeth.
There are sometimes complications, which arise as wisdom teeth develop. One of the most common problems occurs when the teeth become impacted. In this situation, the normal procedure is to have them removed, and this can sometimes be accomplished by pulling them, but in other cases, the teeth must be removed by an oral surgeon. If you are a candidate for the removal of your wisdom teeth, a consultation with an oral surgeon will be required.
The process of removing wisdom teeth can sometimes be easy for the surgeon, but in other cases, the effort can be complicated by the size, shape and formation of the teeth. In some cases, the roots of the wisdom teeth are bound to the jawbone in a way that makes them difficult to remove. In either case there will be some pain related to the surgery afterwards, but there should be very little swelling if any. You will be prescribed medication for post-surgery pain management and if you had IV sedation you will not be able to drive yourself home so arrangements will have to be made for your transportation after the surgery.
The healing process is something that will be discussed with your dentist and it is important to follow any written or verbal instructions you receive so that the healing process will go quickly. For the first 24 hours it is best if you are not left alone due to the anesthesia, and your diet will be restricted in order to avoid damage to any of the surgical wounds.
While the removal of your wisdom teeth is a more involved procedure than typical dental visits, it is a very worthwhile procedure for many people as it can eliminate painful problems associated with impacted teeth, or with teeth and gum problems associated with the improper development of your wisdom teeth.
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