Tooth Extractions
Wisdom Teeth Dentist in Carnegie
Tooth Extractions
Wisdom Teeth Dentist in Carnegie
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Tooth Extractions
There are times when it is necessary to remove a tooth.
- Sometimes a baby tooth has misshapen or long roots that prevent it from falling out as it should, and the tooth must be removed to make way for the permanent tooth to erupt.
- At other times, a tooth may have so much decay that it puts the surrounding teeth at risk of decay, so your doctor may recommend removal and replacement with a bridge or implant.
- Infection, orthodontic correction, or problems with a wisdom tooth can also require removal of a tooth.
When it is determined that a tooth needs to be removed, your dentist may extract the tooth during a regular checkup or may request another visit for this procedure. The root of each tooth is encased within your jawbone in a “tooth socket,” and your tooth is held in that socket by a ligament. In order to extract a tooth, your dentist must expand the socket and separate the tooth from the ligament holding it in place. While this procedure is typically very quick, it is important to share with your doctor any concerns or preferences for sedation.
Once a tooth has been removed, neighbouring teeth may shift, causing problems with chewing or with your jaw joint function. To avoid these complications, your dentist may recommend that you replace the extracted tooth.
Wisdom Teeth Extraction
Additional Information - Wisdom Teeth
Wisdom teeth are types of molars found in the very back of your mouth. They usually appear in your mouth in the late teens or early twenties but may become impacted (fail to erupt) due to lack of room in the jaw or angle of entry. When a wisdom tooth is impacted, it may need to be removed. If it is not removed, you may develop gum tenderness, swelling, or even severe pain and infection. Impacted wisdom teeth that are partially or fully erupted tend to be quite difficult to clean and susceptible to tooth decay, recurring infections, and even gum disease.
Common reasons for wisdom tooth extraction in Carnegie
Wisdom teeth can cause severe complications and problems, especially when they only partially erupt. The following are some of the most common reasons for wisdom tooth removal:
- Tooth decay
- Pressure pain
- Gum infection
- Prosthetic reasons
- Orthodontic reasons
- Cyst formation
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Schedule an Appointment Today
If you are experiencing pain or discomfort around your wisdom teeth, please contact our clinic at (03) 9571 6667 to make an appointment. We will examine your wisdom teeth for problems and help you with your wisdom tooth emergency or extraction in Carnegie.
Frequently Asked Questions
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.
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.
Once your wisdom teeth have been extracted, the healing process begins. Depending on the degree of difficulty related to the extraction, healing time varies from 5 days to 2 weeks. The dentist will share with you what to expect and provide instructions for a comfortable, efficient healing process.
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.
- 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.
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