Gum disease & Bone loss
Wisdom Tooth
You might need wisdom teeth removal if your wisdom teeth cause pain, grow in crooked or result in other oral health issues. Sometimes dentists recommend removing wisdom teeth preventively, before issues have a chance to develop.You might need wisdom teeth removed if you:
- Have one or more impacted wisdom teeth.
- Have wisdom teeth that grew in crooked or sideways.
- Develop pain near the back of your mouth.
- Trap food and debris around your wisdom teeth.
- Develop gum disease, particularly around your molars.
- Have tooth decay (cavities) in a partially erupted wisdom tooth.
Benefits
Wisdom tooth removal can reduce your risk for future oral health problems like:
Tooth decay & Jaw Damage
Damage to neighboring teeth
Questions
How long does this procedure take?
Wisdom tooth extraction usually takes an hour or less. Complex cases may take longer.
What happens after wisdom teeth removal?
After wisdom teeth removal, you can expect mild discomfort, slight bleeding and swelling. Your oral surgeon will give you instructions for wisdom teeth management to ease these side effects. Once your sedation wears off enough, a trusted friend or family member will drive you home.
When should I call my oral surgeon?
Call your dentist or oral surgeon if you develop:
- A fever higher than 102 degrees Fahrenheit (38.8 degrees Celsius).
- Excessive bleeding.
- Severe pain that doesn’t get better with medication.
- Difficulty breathing or swallowing.
- Swelling that gets worse after three days.
- An infection (pus) coming from your surgical site.
