Get rid of pain and swelling with a gentle wisdom tooth extraction. The treatment is quick, stress-free and painless.
Wisdom tooth extraction can significantly contribute to the health of the entire oral cavity. It helps prevent painful inflammation, damage to surrounding teeth, and other complications that figure eight teeth often cause. It is also an effective solution for crowded teeth or unerupted teeth.
Your dentist or dental surgeon will first take an X-ray to assess how your wisdom tooth is positioned. Based on this, they will determine whether a simple or surgical procedure is needed.
Wisdom tooth extraction is performed by a dental surgeon or dentist under local anesthesia, so you will not feel any pain during the extraction, just a slight pressure. In some cases (especially for complicated extractions), general anesthesia is also considered.
If the figure eight is already cut through and accessible, the doctor will loosen it and pull it out with forceps. For an uncut or poorly positioned wisdom tooth, the doctor will first make an incision in the gum. The tooth can then be divided into parts and removed gradually. The wound will be sutured after the procedure.
Your dental surgeon will give you instructions for home care after the procedure: rest, cold compresses, and avoiding solid foods are recommended. In most cases, the wound will heal within a few days.
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No, the procedure itself is painless as it is performed under local anesthesia. You may feel pressure or pulling, but not pain. After the procedure, you may experience some mild swelling or tenderness, which is normal and will subside quickly.
A simple extraction of a tooth may take only 10 to 20 minutes. A more complicated surgical procedure may take a little longer – depending on the position and condition of the tooth.
The procedure is often recommended if a wisdom tooth is causing inflammation, pain, swelling, pressing on other teeth, or growing in the wrong direction. Removal is also recommended as a preventative measure if there is a risk of complications in the future.
Normal healing takes 3 to 7 days, full recovery may take about 2 weeks. During the first few days, it is important to follow your doctor’s instructions and avoid physical exertion, smoking, and hot or hard foods.
It is recommended to wait until the anesthesia wears off, usually 2 to 3 hours. Afterwards, you can drink and eat soft, lukewarm foods. Avoid hot, spicy, or hard foods for at least a few days.
Most patients take at least 1-2 days off, especially for surgical extractions. However, this depends on the individual and your workload.
It is not necessary. It depends on the dentist’s recommendation. Some patients have their wisdom teeth extracted all at once on one side (upper and lower), others in two stages.