The last teeth or third molars that erupt within the mouth, at approximately 17 to 19 years of age is the wisdom teeth. Some might get it early or late, as well. If they get appropriately aligned and gum tissue is healthy, then the wisdom teeth don't need to be removed. But unfortunately, this doesn't gradually happen. The extraction of wisdom teeth is necessary when they are unable to erupt within the mouth properly.
The wisdom teeth due to lack of eruption or partial eruption can produce various symptoms and issues that might require medical attention. It includes infection in the neighboring bone and soft tissue, agony, and headaches, decay or cavities of a tooth, erosion into the second molars. It also includes shifting of adjacent teeth, bleeding of the gums, cyst formation surrounding the wisdom tooth, bone invading, or encompassing adjacent teeth.
The dentist removes the wisdom teeth surgically, determining its position and stage of development. An oral pre-extraction exam will be conducted before the extraction. If the wisdom tooth gets fully erupted through the gum, then it gets easier to extract just like any other tooth. But, if it's beneath the gums also embedded in the jawbone, then it requires an incision into the gums. This is for the removal of the part of the bone that lies over the tooth.
Whenever a tooth gets in such a situation, the tooth is then extracted in little sections instead of getting removed in just one piece. The amount of the bone to be removed will be lessened for the tooth extraction.
Your dentist will use sedation to make you feel drowsy. Then he will surgically cut your gums or bone to extract the teeth, and he will stitch the wound. They will get dissolved in a few days. Some gauze pads may also be stuffed in your mouth to absorb some of the blood.
There are some necessary steps to be kept in mind for recovery:
Find out more about wisdom teeth as you visit our office. Call Sun-Park Dental today at (916) 435-1155 or request an appointment online.
