A Dentist Is The Best Solution For Wisdom Teeth

Almost everyone at one point is going to have to deal with the pain and discomfort of having their wisdom teeth come in. For some of us it is an unwelcome reminder of what it felt like to be teething as a baby. For others they seem to come in without a problem but still cause some discomfort as they erupt through the gums. The fact is that for most people these teeth cause unnecessary problems and it is best to speak with a dentist and look into having them extracted.

Incoming wisdom teeth can cause a lot of problems. For one thing they tend to leave a flap of skin over the top called an operculum. This flap of skin can trap bacteria and plaque underneath it and lead to many problems. If proper hygiene techniques are not maintained it is possible that this pocket will cause an infection that left untreated can cause a myriad of problems. For some people it is even possible to have food end up stuck in the operculum and this leads to bad breath and sometimes pain in the jaw and neck. If experiencing these symptoms it is necessary to make an appointment with a dentist as soon as possible to make sure that everything is fine and to determine if extraction is indicated.

If the dentist decides that it is a good idea to extract the tooth that means that a patient is likely going to be in for some pain and recovery time. Typically most oral health providers recommend extracting all four at one time to reduce the pain and recovery to just one instance. Typically when removing each tooth there will be local anesthetic and because of the need for tools and the fairly off-putting amount of blood, they will likely also give the patient a general anesthetic. This means that while the procedure is going on you will fortunately be asleep. After each tooth is gone the dentist will probably suture the sockets to ensure proper healing but these will heal and dissolve in a matter of days.

After the procedure the dentist will tell you to rest and to only eat and drink liquids but no straws. They will also forbid smoking or blowing one's nose as all of these things cause a change of pressure in the mouth and this can dislodge the blood clots in the sockets. Should these clots come loose it will result in a painful condition called dry sockets. This should be avoided at all costs. On the bright side if you take your pain medication and follow the doctor's orders you will be feeling fine in a matter of days and free from this pain for the rest of your life.