Wisdom teeth do not have many functions in chewing but have potential risks: causing infection, tooth decay,… affecting the structure of the entire tooth. Not all cases of wisdom teeth need to be removed, but you will be required to have them extracted if the wisdom teeth are crooked or impacted.
Wisdom teeth are crooked, impacted… cause pain and are the cause of many dangerous complications, if not removed promptly. Because they are large molars, have 2 or 3 roots, are sturdy, and are located deep in the jaw, removing wisdom teeth is not as simple as other teeth. So is wisdom tooth extraction painful? How to reduce pain after wisdom tooth extraction, what should you pay attention to after tooth extraction?
1. Why do you need to remove wisdom teeth
Wisdom teeth (tooth number 8), are the last teeth to grow, located deepest in the jaw. Unlike the rest of the teeth, wisdom teeth only grow after reaching adulthood.
Because wisdom teeth grow late, when the jawbone and gum structure is hard and stable, when they grow, there will be prolonged pain, and can even cause dangerous complications if not controlled.
Not all cases of wisdom teeth growth require extraction. removal, you must have your wisdom teeth extracted in the following cases:
- Wisdom teeth show signs of infection or increasingly severe inflammation.
- Pustules appear inside the oral cavity when teeth grow.
- Wisdom teeth grow underground, get stuck or grow crookedly under the gums, causing the teeth to not erupt. beyond the gums, causing swelling and pain.
- Wisdom teeth are growing abnormally long because the chewing jaw is misaligned with the opposing jaw.
- Tooth size is too big or too small
- Wisdom teeth are growing but are decayed.
- If you want to adjust the jaw, chin, face…wisdom tooth extraction is also needed, but a doctor’s direct prescription is needed.
2. Is wisdom tooth extraction painful?
Is wisdom tooth extraction painful? This is a concern of many people, especially when you first grow wisdom teeth.
Because wisdom teeth are located in the last position on the jaw, connecting the nerves and wisdom tooth roots very firmly. Therefore, the tooth extraction process is very complicated, especially with misaligned or horizontal teeth…
But with modern technology, wisdom tooth extraction is no longer the obsession it was before. Currently, dentists all use painless wisdom tooth extraction machines such as: Pie Ultrasonic 4D machine,High pressure vacuum machines, laser machines… to shorten extraction time, minimize pain and sensitivity.
Depending on each case of teething, the doctor will extract the tooth by making an incision in the gum to remove the entire tooth root. If the wisdom tooth is hidden in the bone, depending on the deviation of the tooth, the doctor will make an incision in the gums and grind the bone to expose the crown of the wisdom tooth. If the wisdom tooth is jammed, the gums must be incised, the wisdom tooth cut and removed in parts.
The tooth extraction process is performed using a specialized, highly precise gum separator to avoid damage to surrounding soft tissues. After the tooth is extracted, the incision in the gum will be sutured with dental floss. This type of thread is used when suturing the incised gum area. It is a standard thread in dentistry and has the ability to self-dissolve without needing to cut the thread.
Before tooth extraction, the doctor will anesthetize you so you will not feel pain. After extraction, the gums may be swollen. Using painkillers as prescribed by your doctor, combined with a suitable diet, will reduce swelling quickly.
3. Wisdom tooth extraction process
Before tooth extraction, the doctor will thoroughly examine you to easily monitor the teething process. After determining the location and direction of growth, the doctor will provide a specific solution.
If the tooth must be extracted, you will have to have X-rays and blood tests to determine the level of blood clotting before the tooth is extracted.
People with cardiovascular disease or blood clotting disorders will not have wisdom teeth extracted.
Before removing wisdom teeth, the doctor will give local anesthesia (except in some complicated cases where anesthesia will be used). The anesthesia lasts about 1.5 hours.
The doctor makes an incision in the gums to remove the body and root of the tooth from the jaw. In case the wisdom tooth has a complicated growth direction, you will have to use an additional cutter to cut the tooth into many parts before removing the tooth.
In case the wisdom tooth grows normally, it will only take about 30 minutes to complete the extraction. If the teeth are more complicated, it will take up to 45 minutes or a little more.
4. How to reduce pain after wisdom tooth extraction
The wisdom tooth extraction process will take about 30 minutes. After the extraction is complete, the anesthetic gradually dissolves. When the anesthetic wears off, you will feel pain or discomfort. To overcome this, you can choose to apply the following methods:
- Bite tightly on the gauze for 30 minutes after tooth extraction to stop the bleeding. If after 30 minutes there is still bleeding, continue using the gauze pad and change it every 30 minutes.
- Cold compress: This is a way to reduce swelling, pain relief after wisdom tooth extraction is simple but very effective. You just need to put cold water in a compress bag and put it on your cheek close to the newly extracted tooth area, it will help reduce pain
- Warm compress: A few days after wisdom tooth extraction, you can apply hot compress to dissolve the hematoma and reduce sensitivity. You should only use warm water and apply it like a cold compress.
- When feeling pain in the tooth extraction area, many people often buy painkillers to take on their own. This is absolutely not recommended because it can cause side effects. Instead, you take medicine, clean your teeth and eat according to your doctor’s instructions after wisdom tooth extraction.
Misaligned wisdom teeth can potentially affect adjacent teeth, so tooth extraction is very necessary. Active rest, regular oral hygiene, etc. are simple and effective ways to care for your teeth after wisdom tooth extraction. After tooth extraction, if there are any unusual signs, you should go to the nearest reputable dental clinic so that the doctor can check and promptly fix it for you.
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