If you have impacted wisdom teeth, they’ll have to be removed by a dentist who performs Oral Surgery in Mount Vernon IL. To learn more about wisdom tooth removal, read the frequently asked questions below.
Q.) Do wisdom teeth cause problems, and why do they have to be removed?
A.) Your wisdom teeth are the very back teeth in your upper and lower jaw. They are the last teeth to erupt and they start coming in around the age of 17. If you don’t have ample room in your mouth for these teeth to erupt normally, they may partially erupt or they may start to grow sideways. When there’s not enough room for these teeth to come through the gums, they put pressure on your other teeth, and this can cause pain. When a wisdom tooth only partially erupts, bacteria can get into the opening and cause the tooth to become infected.
Q.) Can wisdom teeth be pulled out or do they have to be surgically removed?
A.) If your wisdom teeth have erupted through your gums, they can be pulled by your dentist. If your wisdom teeth have grown sideways, or they haven’t erupted through your gums, they’re considered impacted and an oral specialist will have to remove them surgically.
Q.) Are there any special instructions to follow after wisdom tooth removal?
A.) Your oral surgeon may give you an anesthesia before your oral surgery, so someone must be with you to drive you home after the procedure. After you get home, you’ll want to rest, and you may feel groggy from the anesthesia for the remainder of the day. You shouldn’t exert yourself doing physical activities for the first few days after the procedure. The surgeon who performed your Oral Surgery Gaithersburg, may give you prescription medicine to take for pain. You can apply an ice pack to the outside of your jaw to help ease the soreness and swelling.
The Center For Jaw and Facial Surgery P.C. specializes in oral procedures, facial cosmetic procedures, jaw surgery, dental implants and trauma care. Visit the website to learn more about their specialty services and to contact the office for a consultation.
