Wisdom teeth are the last permanent teeth to appear in the mouth, usually developing during the young adult stages. Due to the fact that wisdom teeth grow at the very back of the mouth, they can cause crowding and displacement. This can cause many issues, ultimately leading to the need for their removal. Some of these problems can include the tooth growing at an angle, towards other teeth or the back of the mouth, growing in line with the jawbone, perpendicular to the teeth, or wisdom teeth getting stuck in the jawbone. Teeth with these issues are more commonly known as impacted teeth, which can cause pain, trap food, infect the gums, or damage the surrounding teeth. Because of the wide variety of risks, some dentists recommend the removal of healthy wisdom teeth as well.
During a wisdom tooth removal, dentists will likely use one of three different anesthesias: local, sedation, or general. After the anesthesia is applied, the dentist will expose and remove the bone that covers the wisdom tooth. The tooth may be divided into different sections, then is ultimately removed. Once the tooth is removed, the area will be cleaned for debris, and the wound may be stitched up. After the procedure is finished, the dentist will provide recovery steps to manage common symptoms such as pain, bleeding, and recommend suggestions for consumption of safe foods and beverages, as well as cleaning tips.
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