Wisdom Teeth

It is a popular joke that we get the wisdom teeth only when we become wise. These are the set of teeth, which appears last, approximately at the age between 17 yrs to 25 yrs. The problem with this is that by that age our other teeth are already formed and when suddenly wisdom teeth try to erupt; there might be no place for them. This causes pain and discomfort. If something like this occurs, it is better to remove the wisdom teeth.

Sometimes wisdom teeth do not emerge as expected, it is either due to lack of space or for some other reasons. If this happens then the wisdom teeth have to be extracted or even cut out by a dental surgeon. Once you get the wisdom teeth, it is advisable to visit your dental surgeon and consult about the action that you need to take.

If you are facing serious problem with the wisdom teeth while visiting your dental surgeon, take out the x-rays of your mouth. You can then discuss the results of the x-ray with him and discuss the course of action that you can take. You can also discuss with him the actual procedure of the treatment. This information will make you prepared for the operation and hence, you will be relaxed.



The operation involved can be either an easy one or a severe one it all depends on the shape, size and the place of the wisdom teeth where it is erupting. Sometimes wisdom teeth are entangled with the bone, then removing becomes very hard and the full process is very painful. Once this operation is done normally, the inflammation is negligible. Dentist will give you some pain medicine but if you have had a major operation using sedation then you need to take someone along with you to drive you back home.

After the operation, dental surgeon will suggest some precautions and medications to heal the wound. You will be kept under observation for any side effects that you may have after the operation. You will have to eat only soft food for a day or two. However, the final effect would be worth all this trouble. You will find lots of improvement in your oral and overall health.