After wisdom tooth extraction

Contents

 1 wisdom tooth

 2 After wisdom tooth extraction

 3 reasons for wisdom tooth extraction

 4 complications of wisdom tooth extraction

 5 contact the doctor

 Wisdom tooth

 The Wisdom tooth is the third and last molar of the group of molars, and these molars appear between 17-21 years of age, and the wisdom tooth does not need to be extracted if it erupts completely inside the mouth, as well as If it fits well with the molar that is above it, as well as if the molar is easy to clean.

 Wisdom teeth may appear diagonally or horizontally inside the mouth, and the misalignment of wisdom teeth leads to crowding of the teeth, as well as damage to adjacent teeth, as well as to the jaw bones and nerves.

 After wisdom tooth extraction

 There are some things that the patient may suffer from after wisdom tooth extraction, such as swelling and discomfort, especially during the first three days after extraction, and the patient may feel a little pain, but some do not suffer from pain after wisdom tooth extraction, and in any case, The patient needs a few weeks to fully heal.

 There are some instructions that the patient must follow after the tooth extraction procedure, including the following:

 Take analgesics according to the instructions to relieve pain, and some studies have indicated that ibuprofen is the most appropriate option to relieve pain after wisdom teeth extraction.

 It is forbidden to spit during the first twenty-four hours of the extraction, and to gargle with hot drinks, or anything that would lose the blood clot formed at the place of the extraction, and rinsing is allowed after twenty-four hours have passed, provided that it is a light rinse. It is done using a sterile solution. It is also forbidden to use a straw in drinking, because its use in drinking may cause loss of blood clot as well.

 No smoking after wisdom tooth extraction; As it would slow down the healing process, and alcohol should not be drunk.

 It is forbidden to eat hard and crunchy foods because they may cause harm to the wound area, and it is preferable to eat soft foods for a few days after the wisdom tooth is extracted, and it is also advisable to chew using the rest of the teeth.

 Refrain from sports, strenuous exercise, or great physical exertion for a few days after the extraction of the tooth.

 Use an extra pillow when sleeping to support the head.

 Reasons for wisdom tooth extraction

 There are many reasons that lead to the extraction of wisdom teeth, including the following:

The presence of pain.

Recurring inflammation in the tissues surrounding the wisdom tooth, where inflammation occurs to the gums, and they swell, and then it is difficult to clean them.

 Damage to adjacent teeth, such as wisdom teeth causing occlusal problems, crowding, or pain.

 The presence of cysts in the area of ​​the wisdom tooth, and the cysts cause damage to the jaw bone, by making cavities in the bone, in addition to their ability to damage the neighboring nerves.

 Problems in the pockets near the wisdom tooth such as pain, pressure, and congestion.

 The presence of deep caries in the wisdom tooth in which the tooth cannot be repaired, and the wisdom tooth usually gets decay as a result of inflammation of the part of the gum adjacent to it, which allows the formation of a space between the molar and gums, in which food residues collect leading to the occurrence of decay.

 The presence of medical necessities, such as having the wisdom tooth extracted as part of the orthodontic process.

 Complications of wisdom tooth extraction

There are some complications that can occur after wisdom tooth extraction, including the following:

Dry socket: Dry socket causes the loss of the blood clot formed at the site of the dislocation, which leads to inflammation in the jaw bone. Dry socket has many symptoms, the most important of which are pain accompanied by a bad smell and taste, and usually It occurs two to four days after the extraction of the tooth,

Dry socket is one of the most common complications after wisdom tooth extraction, and the patient is more likely to develop it in the following cases:

 Not following the doctor's instructions after wisdom tooth extraction.

 When he is a smoker. When he is over 25 years old.

 When the process of extracting a tooth is complex and difficult.

 Previous occurrence of dry alveolitis.

 Damage to nearby nerves, which leads to pain and anesthesia in the affected area, and the damage may be permanent or temporary, affecting the daily lifestyle, such as a person finding it difficult to eat and drink, but it should be noted that this type of complication is rare.

 Inflammation, and its signs include pain, swelling, and high temperature, in addition to a leaky discharge from the site of the dislocation.

 The infection results from the entry of bacteria and food remains to the site of the extraction.

 Bleeding at the extraction site.

 Contact the doctor

 There are some cases that require contacting the doctor as soon as they appear after wisdom tooth extraction, as the patient must tell the doctor when excessive bleeding occurs, or when there is difficulty in swallowing or breathing, as well as when swelling intensifies after two to three days of extraction, or when The presence of severe pain that does not respond to the analgesics prescribed by the doctor, as well as if it is noticed the presence of pus or pus outside the place of extraction, or when the body temperature rises, or the effect of the drug continues or loss of sensation, and finally if the patient notices blood or pus exiting with the mucus coming out of the nose .