Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery

Wisdom Teeth Extraction

The wisdom tooth is called the third molar and is the tooth that grows at the back of the jaw at the age of 17-25 on average. Since tooth formation is completed and the jaw structure is established at this age, wisdom teeth can often cause some dental problems. Wisdom teeth can disrupt the tooth alignment and cause pain, decay or cysts. Although wisdom teeth do not cause any problems, they may need to be extracted for potential risks that may arise in the future.

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    Expert Solutions to Wisdom Teeth Problems

    Wisdom teeth are the last teeth to erupt in the tooth row in adulthood. Since wisdom teeth are impacted or half impacted in most people, they can cause a number of problems, especially severe pain. Even if these teeth erupt fully, they cannot be cleaned well and can decay themselves or the teeth next to them. Some of the problems encountered during wisdom tooth extraction are as follows:

    • Step by Step Process

      Extraction of wisdom teeth is a surgical procedure performed by specialist physicians, minimizing the risks of infection and complications.

    • Impacted Wisdom Teeth

      Impacted wisdom teeth are serious dental problems that can lead to pain and infection, and the extraction process must be meticulously planned.

    Wisdom Teeth: Dealing with Pain and Problems

    Wisdom teeth are the last teeth to erupt in the tooth row in adulthood. Since wisdom teeth are impacted or half impacted in most people, they can cause a number of problems, especially severe pain. Even if these teeth erupt fully, they cannot be cleaned well and can decay themselves or the teeth next to them. Some of the problems encountered during wisdom tooth extraction are as follows:

    • Pain and tenderness
    • Leakage around the tooth
    • Bad breath
    • Pain and swelling in the jaw

    The problems that can occur as a result of decay and infection of wisdom teeth have been mentioned above. However, this may not be the case for everyone. Regular dental check-ups and neglecting dental care can ensure that wisdom teeth can be overcome without such problems. In both conditions, it is important to have a dental examination in order to make the best of the process.

    What is a wisdom tooth extraction?

    Since wisdom teeth are generally considered dysfunctional, extraction is considered more than treatment options such as filling and root canal treatment. If there is an infection before wisdom tooth extraction, antibiotic treatment is applied. If the tooth is completely or partially extracted, the dentist performs the extraction. However, if the teeth are impacted, half impacted, shifted towards the cheek or cyst formation, the wisdom tooth is extracted by maxillofacial surgeon in an operating environment. The maxillofacial surgeon applies anesthesia, makes an incision in the gum and pulls the tooth from the visible bone part. Wisdom tooth extraction may not be in one piece like a normal tooth extraction and the tooth may need to be extracted piece by piece.

    Wisdom Teeth Pain

    Since wisdom teeth are located at the very back of the jaw line, it can be difficult to brush or floss these areas. Inadequately cleaned wisdom teeth can cause severe pain over time, and people may sometimes mistake this pain for ear, headache or sinusitis pain. Wisdom tooth pain can be alleviated with some methods that can be applied at home before consulting a dentist or maxillofacial surgeon. Some of those methods are as follows:

    • Gargling with salty warm water to keep the mouth free of bacteria and for gum health,
    • Applying peppermint oil, which has a pain-relieving and relaxing effect, to the tooth with a cotton ball or gargling with peppermint tea,
    • Apply clove oil, which has anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, antioxidant effects,
    • Put an ice pack on the cheek or chin to increase blood flow to the painful area and speed up healing.

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    It is important to avoid brushing, spitting, rinsing, rinsing, gargling and not to consume hot foods for the first 24 hours after tooth extraction to prevent infection and for rapid healing.

    After wisdom tooth extraction, bleeding may occur for a few hours. To keep the bleeding under control, a gauze tampon is placed on the tooth for an average of 45 minutes. If bleeding lasts longer than a few hours, it is necessary to continue the tampon procedure and consult a doctor.

    Failure to extract wisdom teeth can cause disruption of normal tooth alignment, compression of neighboring teeth and jawbone, and damage to nerves. In addition, the difficulty in cleaning these teeth can lead to tooth decay and frequent use of antibiotics.