Wisdom Teeth Symptoms

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Just What Do You Know About Wisdom Teeth Symptoms ?

Does Wisdom Teeth Need Surgery ?

Do you think you may have wisdom teeth and are wondering about wisdom teeth symptoms ? If so, then this is one page you might want to read :-)

Also called the third set of molars, the wisdom teeth are the last set of teeth to erupt in the mouth and this usually happens during late teens and early adulthood - around the ages of 17 - 25. There was a debate for several years whether these need to be removed. Now it seems to be generally accepted that if no pain, discomfort or harm is caused by the teeth then it is alright to let them stay in place. Otherwise they will need to be removed.

When the wisdom teeth first come in, they will sometimes be impacted. Impacted teeth will normally need to be extracted. Sometimes they can be pulled, although in most cases they need to be cut out by a qualified surgeon. When the time comes to have your wisdom teeth extracted, you’ll need to go to an oral surgeon and have a consultation first. And an oral surgeon should be able to tell you whether the symptoms indicate you have wisdom teeth or not.

During the consultation, you’ll take a few x-rays that will let the surgeon know how bad your wisdom teeth are. He will go over the results with you, take a look in your mouth, then tell you what options you have. If he is going to pull or cut out your teeth, you’ll have the option of using local anesthesia or going with an IV sedation. An IV sedation is the preferred way to have wisdom teeth extracted, as you’ll be so relaxed you won’t know what is going on. If you decide to just use local anesthesia, which is numbing, you’ll be fully aware of the procedure. You’ll also hear the popping and cracking involved, which can make you feel quite uncomfortable.

Depending on the size, formation and size these teeth, the extraction process may vary from fairly easy to hard. In case the root tips have wrapped themselves around the bone, the extraction of wisdom may be time consuming and painful. But once they have been removed, there is usually little if any swelling. Your dentist should be able to prescribe some painkillers. And if you are planning to use IV sedation then you may need to be accompanied by someone as you may not be able to drive home right afterward.

Care after removal of wisdom teeth

After the removal of your wisdom teeth, your dentist will go over what you need to do to ensure the proper healing of your gums and mouth. Normally, he will give you information to go over, to make sure that you experience no problems in the healing process. Someone will need to be with you for the first 24 hours, to make sure that you ok. You won’t be able to eat certain foods for the first 48 hours, which is to be expected. Once you get your wisdom teeth removed through - you’ll notice a big improvement in your mouth - and your health.

What if you have bad taste in your mouth after wisdom teeth extraction ?

Well, if you have bad taste in your mouth after the extraction of wisdom teeth, you might want to consult with a dentist.

You might also want to see a dentist if you have any of the following symptoms after the extraction of wisdom teeth ...