Wisdom teeth – that’s what we call eighths, the removal of which for most people is nothing pleasant. Of course, it is a procedure carried out under anesthesia, but it subsides after a few hours, and then the worst begins – swelling and excruciating pain. However, it is worth considering the removal of wisdom teeth. Learn the facts and myths about this procedure!
This is a common opinion, which, of course, is untrue. The wisdom teeth extraction procedure is performed under anesthesia, so no pain should be felt. You may feel discomfort during your visit to the dental surgeon, as the sounds are unpleasant and the force with which the doctor pushes on the tooth is high.
This is another untrue opinion circulating around the topic of eights removal. Taking it is recommended for people with lowered immunity, as it will reduce the risk of infection. Many people think that antibiotic therapy will counteract fever and swelling, but this is not true. In conclusion – antibiotic therapy after the removal of an eighth is not required.
Removal of more than one wisdom tooth at a time is possible and even recommended for teeth located on one side. This can be comfortable for the patient, as this will shorten the process of removing all the eights. The pain after the procedure should be comparable. However, it is not recommended to remove all the teeth at once, because of at least eating during recovery – you should chew your meals with the healthy side.
It is possible to perform the wisdom teeth removal procedure under general anesthesia, but it is not recommended. It should be opted for only in special cases, when local anesthesia is not enough. Anesthesia carries a number of side effects with which one should be familiar. In addition, a procedure performed under anesthesia prolongs and hinders recovery.
This is definitely true. The procedure, depending on how complicated it is, may have effects other than just pain. There may be dizziness, nausea and a fever that lasts for several days. Do not set yourself up to be able to return to work at full strength the day after a visit to the surgeon. Even if the symptom is only jaw pain and swelling, it will be more comfortable to experience it at home.
At the very thought of the procedure for removing eights, almost everyone feels fear. However, it is important to remember that teeth that are misplaced or have cavities affect badly not only the condition of the mouth, but also the whole body. The sooner you get rid of this problem, the better!
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