Wisdom tooth removal
Wisdom tooth removal is one of the most popular procedures in dentistry. Entrust your smile to our doctors, we will help you forget about the pain.
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What to do if your wisdom tooth aches
If pain occurs, it is important to contact your dentist immediately. This will determine the cause of the illness and prevent the development of serious complications. If pain occurs at night, when visiting a doctor is impossible, the following steps should be taken:
- Take available over-the-counter pain relievers to temporarily relieve pain
- If the intensity does not decrease and the pain continues even after taking the medicine, it is recommended to call an ambulance
To minimize the risk of problems with wisdom teeth, it is important to take preventive measures:
- Regular visits to the dentist to monitor the condition of the oral cavity
- Meticulous oral care, including brushing and flossing
- Timely treatment of inflammatory processes and other diseases of the oral cavity
This approach will help you avoid many problems associated with wisdom teeth and keep your smile healthy.
Can a wisdom tooth hurt “in position”?
During pregnancy, it is important to minimize any medical interventions, including dental procedures. Particular attention should be paid to the first and third trimesters, when the formation and active growth of the fetus occurs. With concomitant inflammation and purulent processes, treatment should be immediate. Such symptoms can negatively affect the health of the mother and the development of the child.
Recommendations for pregnant women:
- Before planning, it is worth conducting an examination and, if necessary, dental treatment. This will help prevent possible complications in the future
- If treatment is necessary, the ideal time for this is the second trimester. During this period, the risk to fetal development is minimal, and the procedure will be safer for the expectant mother
In general, you should carefully monitor your health and contact a specialist at the first sign of dental problems. This will help avoid complications and maintain the health of both mother and child.
Treat or delete
Before starting treatment, a detailed diagnosis is carried out. The doctor first takes a medical history and examines the patient. For a more accurate analysis of the condition of the tooth, tools such as x-rays, orthopantomogram (OPTG) or computed tomography are used. These methods allow the assessment of roots and surrounding tissue.
After analyzing the data obtained, the doctor determines the treatment approach: conservative or surgical. In case of removal, an important step is rehabilitation to prevent complications and speed up recovery.
You need to have your wisdom tooth pulled out if:
- Difficulties with access due to remote location, complicating treatment and care
- Improper position, such as growing at an angle or horizontally, which can cause discomfort or damage adjacent teeth
- Difficulties with root canals due to their curvature
- Lack of a functional role, especially if the tooth is not involved in the chewing process
However, in some cases, retaining wisdom teeth is preferable. This is possible with its correct location and complete eruption, if the tooth is involved in chewing and has contact with the opposite tooth. Also, the vertical position of the roots and the lack of influence on the root system of neighboring teeth are factors influencing the decision to preserve.
How to numb a wisdom tooth
If you are experiencing severe pain, there are several steps you can take before visiting the dentist:
- Gently remove food debris with a toothpick, then brush your teeth thoroughly with a brush and toothpaste
- Rinse your mouth with natural antiseptics, for example, a decoction of chamomile or sage, or a solution of soda. These products will help clean and disinfect the oral cavity
- If a cavity has formed, you can place a cotton swab soaked in dental drops or anesthetics such as lidocaine
Avoid using hot compresses and rinses, as they may increase inflammation. Do not neglect pain symptoms and put off visiting a doctor. This can lead to the development of chronic pain, dizziness, tooth decay, and the spread of infection. In the future, this can lead to diseases such as caries, pulpitis and, in rare cases, even sepsis or damage to internal organs.
Conservative therapy instead of wisdom tooth removal
If you do not want to have your wisdom teeth removed, you may want to consider conservative treatment options. This is especially true in the initial stages of the disease, when the damage has not yet become critical.
Key steps of conservative treatment:
- Removing infection and cleaning affected tissue. This process includes the removal of infected dentin, removal of damaged pulp and antiseptic treatment
- Root canal filling
- Correction based on bite and grinding to ensure comfort and proper functionality
The choice of treatment method depends on the individual characteristics of the tooth and the specifics of the problem. Assessing the extent of dentin damage and pulp status is a key factor in determining the appropriate treatment strategy. Modern filling materials guarantee durability and effectiveness of the result, ensuring reliable restoration of tooth function.
Prevention of wisdom tooth pain
Prevention of pain associated with wisdom teeth begins with regular oral care and timely visit to the dentist. Pain can occur due to various reasons, including inflammation, abnormal growth or food debris.
It is important to remember that wisdom teeth often erupt between the ages of 17 and 25, and at this age it is especially important to monitor your oral health. If you experience pain or discomfort, do not delay visiting your dentist. Early detection of problems and their timely treatment will help avoid complications and maintain dental health.
Basic preventive measures:
- Regular visits to the dentist Monitoring the condition of your wisdom teeth will help you identify and prevent problems in time
- Careful hygiene Using a soft-bristled brush and dental floss helps remove food debris and plaque, especially in hard-to-reach areas
- Avoiding solid foods Solid foods can cause injury and increase pain
- Regular rinsing of the mouth with antiseptic solutions This helps reduce the risk of inflammatory processes
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When should a wisdom tooth get sick?
The third molar, better known as the wisdom tooth, is the last element in a row of human teeth. It begins to erupt between the ages of 17 and 25, when a person reaches age of maturity. However, teething is often accompanied by various problems and ailments, since There is often not enough space in the jaw arch for its full growth. This may lead to incorrect development of the tooth, its abutment against neighboring ones, thereby causing discomfort and pain. In some situations, wisdom teeth may remain hidden in the gums or bone, which also provokes pain and can cause subsequent dental problems.
Eights appear between the ages of 17 and 25. This time period coincides with entering adulthood, when life experience accumulates. Typically four of these teeth develop, two on each jaw. However, in some cases they may not erupt completely or be completely absent.
Experts believe that in the modern world, where food is soft and does not require intensive chewing, eights have lost their original function. In ancient times they played a key role in grinding solid food, but now their role has diminished.
It is important to know that many doctors advise removal in the early stages of their development, especially if discomfort or risk to oral health occurs. The extraction procedure and subsequent healing are usually successful if the tooth has already passed through the gum.