Impacted wisdom teeth that cannot erupt in their normal position, cause infection in the bone, inflammation in the gums and damage the tooth in front of them are removed by a specialist physician through a surgical operation. By keeping the area clean and cared for, it will heal completely in a few days.
Is it difficult to extract impacted wisdom teeth?
Extraction of impacted wisdom teeth, which are surgically removed by an oral surgeon or periodontist, is more difficult than normal tooth extractions. However, since local anesthesia is applied during the extraction, the patient does not feel any pain. After the extraction, swelling, redness, facial swelling, and pain that lasts for a few days may be observed in the area. The medications prescribed by the doctor must be used and the requirements must be fulfilled.
What should be taken into consideration after impacted wisdom tooth extraction?
- Ice compress should be applied for 1 hour after the extraction.
- Mouth rinsing and spitting should not be done on the shooting day.
- No smoking for one week
- Grain foods should not be eaten for a week
- Prescribed medications must be used
