Wisdom Tooth Extraction Caulfield

Wisdom teeth are typically removed in the late teens or early twenties because there is a greater chance that the roots may have not fully formed and the bone surrounding the teeth is less dense. These two factors can make extraction easier and shorten recovery time.

How does a dentist perform a wisdom tooth extraction near Caulfield?

To remove a wisdom tooth, the dentist first needs to numb the area around the tooth with a local anaesthetic. Since the impacted tooth may still be under the gums and embedded in your jawbone, the dentist will need to remove a portion of the covering bone to extract the tooth. To minimise the amount of bone that is removed with the tooth, the dentist will often “section” your wisdom tooth so that each piece can be removed through a small opening in the bone.

How long does it take to heal?

Once your wisdom teeth have been extracted, the healing process begins. Depending on the degree of difficulty related to the extraction, healing time varies. The dentist will share with you what to expect and provide instructions for a comfortable, efficient healing process.

Instructions for post-operative care

⭐Follow the instructions below to encourage optimal healing after wisdom teeth removal:

⭐ Use ice packs on the treated area (side of the face) for the first two days; apply ice 15-20 minutes on and 10 minutes off.

⭐ For the first 24 hours, avoid touching the wound and chew on the opposite side of your mouth.

⭐ Avoid smoking because it can cause bleeding.

⭐ Avoid smoking because it can cause bleeding.

⭐ Do not consume alcohol for 24 hours after surgery.

⭐ Do not rinse or spit for 24 hours after surgery.

⭐ Avoid using a straw to sip fluid, as this can cause a dry socket by dislodging the blood clot.

⭐ Use sterile gauze pads to stop the bleeding and promote clot formation.

⭐ For one week after the procedure, avoid strenuous activities. After that, be cautious: because your regular fluid and caloric intake has been reduced, you may feel light-headed, weak, or dizzy.

⭐ If your jaw muscles become stiff, apply warm moist heat to the outside of your face over the stiff areas to relax them.

⭐ Following meals, use a warm salt water rinse to flush out food particles and debris that may have lodged in the surgical area. (In a glass of warm water, combine 1/2 teaspoon salt. You may add mouthwash to improve the taste.)

⭐ Your diet should primarily consist of soft, easily digestible foods and cool beverages. Avoid foods that could get stuck in your teeth, like seeds, rice, nuts, popcorn, or similar.