by Wisdom teeth, resulting in bad breath, tooth decay, gingivitis, swelling, redness, purulent infection, possible infection, fever, sore throat, inability to swallow saliva. open your mouth less or difficulty breathing or make the face deformed and can be fatal in some people
Wisdom tooth removal when the root cannot be completed is around 15-20 years of age, which is often the easiest to dissect.
Numbness of the lips and chin after wisdom tooth surgery It may be due to the impact of the wisdom tooth near the sensory nerve in the mandible. If there is numbness after surgery, you should see your dentist. To assess the symptoms and give advice on the correct behavior.
A person normally has 32 permanent teeth, with four being the innermost molars. Some people can grow teeth. but if it cannot grow These types of teeth are referred to as “wisdom teeth”.
What are wisdom teeth?
For dentists, wisdom teeth refer to any teeth that cannot grow normally. may have bone gills blocked or tilted to hit adjacent teeth The wisdom teeth are usually found at the location of the innermost molar teeth. or sometimes occurs in the location of the canine teeth Some people leave it for a long time. create pain and causing nuisance all the time If you do not decide to have your wisdom tooth removed It can be problematic and dangerous.
The age range of 15-20 years is a suitable time for an assessment together with X-rays. whether the last molar tooth develops in the jaw and is likely to have wisdom teeth or not
Problems and dangers caused by wisdom teeth
- Bad breath and decay of other teeth
Wisdom teeth that come up in a tilted way This will cause food particles to get stuck between the wisdom teeth and adjacent teeth. cannot be cleaned thoroughly Cause bad breath, including tooth decay, which is decay around the adjacent teeth.
- gingivitis
When the wisdom tooth grows in only part of the mouth The gums that cover teeth tend to have food particles stuck under the gums. difficult to clean Until there is inflammation, swelling, redness and infection, which will cause the gums in that area to become pus until causing pain If the infection spreads more It can cause a sore throat, inability to swallow saliva, a fever, less open mouth. or difficulty breathing can be fatal
- make teeth align
As the wisdom teeth grow, there is pressure on the surrounding organs. including adjacent teeth causing the movement of adjacent teeth or the stacking arrangement.
- Formation of a cyst or tumor around the wisdom tooth
The sac surrounding the wisdom tooth or other tooth-forming tissue It may develop into a cyst or a tumor in the jaw. As a result, the teeth move in the wrong place, the bone around the erosion melts. Harmful to gums and nearby teeth until it may enlarge until the face is deformed There can be problems with occlusal teeth.
When should wisdom teeth be removed?
Wisdom teeth are teeth that are blocked by tissue and/or bone. The dentist is therefore unable to extract teeth normally. It is necessary to cut the gums, cut the bones, cut the teeth bit by bit. to remove wisdom teeth without affecting or harming the adjacent teeth or other parts in that area Wisdom tooth surgery may take longer than normal tooth extraction. Depending on the nature and location of the wisdom teeth including the age of the patient.
About half of the root canal or more is done when the tooth is rooting. But the root creation is not complete. Usually this is the easiest part of the lower third molar. The age range of teeth growth depends on each patient. Usually it is between 15-20 years old, so the dentist recommends an evaluation. Make a treatment plan for wisdom teeth. Even the teeth may not come up in the mouth. during that age.
What should I do after wisdom tooth surgery?
When the dentist is done operating on the wisdom tooth Bite the gauze tightly for about an hour to stop the bleeding. Ice is not recommended but to make a cold compress Place ice in a plastic bag and wrap it in a cloth to compress the outer cheek of the wisdom tooth area during 1-2 days after the wisdom tooth removal. After that, make a warm compress. And follow your dentist’s advice, such as brushing your teeth normally but not vigorously. occupies the area of surgery eat light food Take painkillers and other medications as prescribed by your dentist. and come back to follow up or cut the silk by appointment.
Possible Complications of Wisdom Tooth Removal
- infection after surgery Observed from increased pain and swelling. 3-5 days after surgery or pus occurs Causes of infection after wisdom tooth surgery may be caused by The wisdom teeth are deep and the surgery takes a long time. or inadequate care for cleaning the surgical wound.
- Drug allergy, characterized by swelling of the mouth, swollen eyes, rash, or difficulty breathing after taking the drug. Immediately stop taking the drug and see a dentist.
- Bleeding more or longer than usual The most common cause is usually due to the bite of a cloth that doesn’t stop the bleeding well enough. or exertion to spit out the blood There may be other reasons. for many more reasons Initially, it is recommended to use clean gauze, folded thick enough. Place the surgical incision and bite forcefully for at least 30 minutes, swallow saliva, do not spit. If the bleeding cannot be stopped or heavy bleeding should go see a dentist.
numbness of the lips and chin Anesthesia that lasts longer than the anesthetic effect (3-4 hours) may be due to the impact of the wisdom tooth near the sensory nerve in the mandible. - Dentists can assess the risk of initial anesthesia from X-ray images. and can discuss the good and the bad with the patient before the wisdom tooth surgery If numbness occurs after surgery, it is recommended to consult a dentist. to give advice on how to proceed.
