Wisdom Teeth in Cottenham Park

Wisdom Teeth, or third molars, grown in each of the four corners at the back of the mouth, usually before the age of twenty-five.

Why do Wisdom Teeth need to be removed?
 

Wisdom Teeth in Cottenham Park can cause a number of problems as they grow in after all of the other teeth. If there’s not enough room for the Wisdom Teeth, they become stuck in the jaw (impacted). Impacted Wisdom Teeth in Cottenham Park lead to irritation, infection, and cysts. Alternately, if the Wisdom Teeth break only partway through, a flap of gum tissue grows over them, trapping food and infection-causing bacteria. They may also come in a awkward angles and face the wrong way.

Removing Wisdom Teeth in Cottenham Park therefore corrects and prevents dental problems from occurring.

What does the procedure involve?

Prior to your procedure, the necessary preparation will be explained. If you have any concerns or questions, feel free to ask.

The procedure is carried out under local anesthesia to keep you comfortable. You may also be given a sedative to help you relax. If necessary, you may instead be given a general anaesthetic to put you to sleep. In this case, you will be asked to avoid eating or drinking for six hours beforehand.

Once the anaesthesia has been administered, your dentist will use dental tools to grasp hold of your tooth. The tooth will then be rocked back and forth to loosen it before it’s removed. If the tooth is proving difficult, a small cut in the gum may be made. This way, bone can be removed to help extract the tooth. Finally, the wound may be sealed with stitches. Wisdom Teeth removal can take anywhere between five to twenty minutes depending on the tooth.

What can I expect after the procedure?

Patients who have general anaesthesia or a sedative should arrange for someone to accompany them home. It will take about four hours to feeling to come back to the jaw after local anaesthesia. You will probably feel some pain for a day or two. Your dentist will advise you on how to look after your mouth. Here are a few things you can do to ensure a successful recovery:

• Take painkillers as prescribed

• Stop the bleeding by biting on a gauze pad periodically
• Rinse your mouth with salt water after twenty-four hours to relieve pain
• A hot compress can ease stiffness over the next few days
• Eat a soft diet
• Take a break from physical activity
• Do not smoke, spit, or use a straw (the blood clot will loosen)

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