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Read more on Cochrane Australasian Centre website. Authors' conclusions: Most tooth extractions are undertaken by dentists for a variety of reasons, however, all but three studies included in the present review included participants undergoing extraction of third molars, most of which were undertaken by oral surgeons.
Patients sometimes present to a medical practitioner with dental pain if they cannot see a dentist. Read more on Australian Prescriber website. If an incision has been made, dissolving stitches are used to seal the gum.
Your dentist will tell you how long the stitches take to dissolve usually 7 to 10 days. Your dentist may place gauze over the site of the extraction and ask you to keep pressure on it by biting your jaws together for up to an hour.
This is to allow a blood clot to form in the empty tooth socket. Blood clots are part of the healing process, so try not to dislodge them. In some cases, antibiotics may be prescribed if you have an ongoing infection. Page last reviewed: 17 May Next review due: 17 May To prevent potential future problems, some dentists and oral surgeons recommend wisdom tooth extraction even if impacted teeth aren't currently causing problems.
Wisdom teeth are the last of your teeth to appear erupt in the mouth. Sometimes a wisdom tooth becomes stuck below the surface of your gums impacted , and grows at an odd angle, possibly causing complications. Wisdom teeth, or third molars, are the last permanent teeth to appear erupt in the mouth. These teeth usually appear between the ages of 17 and Some people never develop wisdom teeth. For others, wisdom teeth erupt normally — just as their other molars did — and cause no problems. Many people develop impacted wisdom teeth — teeth that don't have enough room to erupt into the mouth or develop normally.
Impacted wisdom teeth may erupt only partially or not at all. Dental specialists disagree about the value of extracting impacted wisdom teeth that aren't causing problems asymptomatic. It's difficult to predict future problems with impacted wisdom teeth. However, here's the rationale for preventive extraction:. Most wisdom tooth extractions don't result in long-term complications.
However, removal of impacted wisdom teeth occasionally requires a surgical approach that involves making an incision in the gum tissue and removing bone. Rarely, complications can include:.
Your dentist may perform the procedure in the office. Sometimes the dentist will cut the tooth into smaller pieces to make it easier to remove. After the tooth is removed, you may need stitches. Some stitches dissolve over time and some have to be removed after a few days.
Your dentist will tell you whether your stitches need to be removed. A folded cotton gauze pad placed over the wound will help stop the bleeding. In most cases, the recovery period lasts only a few days. Take painkillers as prescribed by your dentist or oral surgeon. The following tips will help speed your recovery.
Your dentist will remove the stitches after a few days, if needed. A wisdom tooth is extracted to correct an actual problem or to prevent problems that may come up in the future. Some of the problems that can occur when wisdom teeth come in are:. Wisdom tooth removal usually is effective in preventing:. After a wisdom tooth is removed, you may experience:. Dental surgery may cause bacteria in the mouth to enter the bloodstream and cause infections in other parts of the body.
People who have difficulty fighting off infections may need to take antibiotics before and after dental surgery. Such people include those who have artificial heart valves or were born with heart defects. All surgeries, including oral surgery, that use general anesthetic have a small risk of death or other complications.
If your wisdom teeth are not causing problems, it may be difficult to decide whether to have these teeth removed to prevent possible dental problems later in life. Think about the following:.
Women on birth control pills who decide to have their wisdom teeth removed should try to schedule the surgery for the end of their menstrual cycle usually days 23 through There seems to be less risk of dry socket during this time. After a wisdom tooth is removed, you may have or notice:. Author: Healthwise Staff. This information does not replace the advice of a doctor. Healthwise, Incorporated disclaims any warranty or liability for your use of this information.
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