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Wisdom Teeth Removal

Wisdom teeth removal is one of the most common dental surgeries. It may take a couple of weeks for a person to recover fully. Caring for the wound properly can help it heal as quickly as possible.

Wisdom teeth are large teeth that grow at the very back of the mouth. Most people’s wisdom teeth erupt through the skin between the ages of 17 and 21. Some people may not have any wisdom teeth come through at all.

Sometimes, there is not enough room in the mouth for wisdom teeth to move into the right position. They might break through the gums at an angle or come through only partially. When this occurs, they are called impacted wisdom teeth, and they can cause problems, such as pain or an infection.

Dentists may consider wisdom teeth removal a minor procedure, but it can take a person up to 2 weeks to fully recover.

The length of time it takes to remove a wisdom tooth depends on the tooth and the difficulty of the surgery.

Immediately Following Wisdom Tooth Extraction Surgery

The gauze pack should be kept in place with firm pressure over the wisdom tooth extraction site. Remove the pack after 30 minutes. If there is continued excessive bleeding, replace with new gauze and bite firmly again. Vigorous mouth rinsing or chewing in the areas of the wisdom tooth extraction should be avoided. This may cause increased bleeding or the blood clot to dislodge.

A liquid or soft diet is recommended for the first 24 hours. Avoid sucking through straws and eating hard or crunchy foods and spicy foods. Take the prescribed pain medication before the numbness from the local anesthesia wears off. Restrict your activities on the day of your wisdom tooth extraction surgery and return to normal activities slowly. Place ice packs on the outside of the face where the wisdom tooth extractions were done. Use ice for the first 24 hours to decrease swelling by applying it on and off 20-30 minutes at a time.

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