Many people worry about how long it will take to get rid of their wisdom teeth. Fortunately, most cases only require one or two visits for oral and general health.
In this article, we will talk about the average time it takes to remove all of your baby teeth and why it varies so much depending on the person.
We will also look at what makes a good dentist in order to help you find the right one for you!
If you are nervous or uncomfortable during dental work, that is definitely an indicator of not need a doctor-level degree. Looking into other doctors or training programs can be helpful if you feel overwhelmed by the situation.
Making sure your mouth is well controlled before starting treatment is very important too. Nutritionists may recommend avoiding sugar and salty foods while you are going through this process.
Lastly, make sure to check out our tips on delaying tooth decay and periodontal (gum) disease until after dental work. These can both contribute to the length of your procedure.
Reasons you may need your wisdom teeth removed
There are several reasons why your doctor will recommend removing your baby tooth or adult teeth. Some of these include:
Medical conditions like gum disease that can cause bone to break down and cavity formation
Discomfort in eating due to nerves being damaged
Psychological effects like stress, anxiety, or discomfort when chewing certain foods
Physical symptoms like pain or difficulty keeping food down
It is very important to come into Mt. Horeb Family Dentistry as an established patient for best results. We will work with you and your insurance to make sure you are fully compensated for your oral health!
At MHTD we have many years of experience performing dental extractions such as this one. If you feel any sort of discomfort while biting or chewing, talk to us about it right away! You don’t want to wait until after the procedure to notice problems.
What happens during a wisdom teeth removal?
During your visit, your dentist will check to see if your child is an appropriate candidate for general anesthesia. This requires someone over the age of 13 years who has no current health issues that would prevent them from undergoing dental surgery under proper supervision.
Once this is confirmed, then you’ll be given all of the necessary paperwork to take home. You can also bring these items with you in the car since most oral surgeries are done at a hospital or clinic.
At the hospital, they will start by giving you medication to make you sleep before performing the procedure. Then, your doctor will perform a local anesthetic spray onto your tooth and gum so you don’t feel any pain while they work on it. Some patients choose not to have the numbing agent because they find it makes things go too slow, but this depends on your body and what levels of discomfort you are used to.
After this, your dentist will gently pull out your child’s wisdom tooth using special tools. Once it comes out, the gummy tissue attached to the root will get cut away, exposing the white bone just below. This will help your mouth heal more quickly and easily!
If there are complications like infection, then the doctors will put extra care into treating those properly. Your dentist will keep you informed about any changes related to your healing process as well as how your new teeth are doing.
What are the risks of a wisdom teeth removal?
One major risk is dry socket, when your gums do not clot after dental surgery. This can lead to very painful symptoms that require additional medical treatments or even hospitalization.
Dry socket happens when blood does not form properly in the area where your tooth was removed. If you feel pain or discomfort immediately after visiting us for your checkup or procedure, ask yourself if you have been practicing good oral hygiene before and after your visit.
We recommend brushing and flossing twice a day at least one week prior to your appointment as well as during and two days after your procedure. Make sure to gently pull back any gum tissue to ensure adequate circulation has been restored.
What are the alternatives to removing your wisdom teeth?
Many people choose not to have their wisdom tooth removed because they worry about other ways to manage pain. There are several options for patients who feel that oral surgery is the best way to treat their symptoms.
One alternative to removal is corticosteroid injections. A doctor will inject medicine into the area of the mouth where the tooth was located to help reduce inflammation and pain. This can work in two ways: either by helping the body naturally decrease its reaction to the infection or by creating a longer lasting reduction in swelling.
A second option is splinting. Rather than having the tooth come out, you can instead cover the space with a device such as a hard plastic plate or rubber dam. The dentist then covers this plate with a soft tissue bandage which helps hold it in place until the wound has healed.
Are your wisdom teeth causing you any problems?
If you are experiencing pain when biting or chewing, then it is important to see a dentist as soon as possible.
Dentists can perform several procedures to remove these teeth. Sometimes they will refer to this as “tooth extraction” because that is what it does!
Most people worry about how long the tooth will take to come out. However, there is no set time for this to happen. It really depends on the individual patient and their dental health.
Some patients have had the same tooth come out in 5 minutes while other patients need longer to get it out. This also varies by person depending on bone density and if the tooth has already migrated into another position.
After the tooth comes out, our doctors check to make sure everything is healed properly and the surrounding tissues are healthy. This takes around 2-4 weeks according to most experts.
Wisdom teeth and other dental problems
Sometimes, even though you’re in very good health, your body doesn’t seem to agree with what it is trying to do.
Your body may be fighting off an infection or disease, but it also seems to be having a hard time keeping up with all of the work it has to do to keep you healthy.
This is because there are always certain things that need to happen for someone your age to develop properly.
Wisdom teeth can sometimes get stuck coming out, which is why they take longer than normal to come down. This usually isn’t too much of a problem unless you don’t pull them out completely or they grow back together.
If you have trouble getting them out, it is important to see a dentist as soon as possible! Luckily, most oral surgeries only take an hour or two at the most.
Certain drugs like pain killers can make this go faster, but you should still wait until everything feels better before taking them so you don’t hurt yourself more.
Is it normal to have gaps between your teeth?
Many people notice that as they age, their teeth start to come together with some effort. This is called dental attrition or atrophy.
This happens because the bones in the mouth thin out and lose strength, which makes them break down and dissolve away. The hardest bone in our body is actually our skull, so this can really reduce the weight of the skeleton!
Dental erosion is another cause for tooth loss. When you drink too much sugar or alcohol, your saliva contains acid that washes over the surface of your teeth. Over time, this can damage the enamel, the protective layer of the tooth.
Does anyone else have any wisdom teeth?
We’ve covered all the different reasons why your baby might need to be checked by a dentist, but there’s one more important thing to know before coming in.
Ways to fix gaps between your teeth
One of the most common reasons for gap-toothed smiles is missing or lost denticles (the tiny hairs that grow in along the edge of a tooth).
Denticles help give shape, strength and texture to a given tooth by sticking to other teeth like fuzzy whiskers would.
When they’re absent, it can cause another nearby tooth to shift its position, which can create an unnatural appearance.
This article will discuss some easy ways to increase the denticle growth on your top teeth. If you’d like more information about how long wisdom tooth removal takes, check out our different article sections!
Disclaimer: The content in this article should not be used as medical advice for oral health problems without first discussing them with a qualified dentist or doctor.
We have made every effort to ensure that the information in this article has been proven through scientific research publications or is according to the practitioners own experience, but we assume no responsibility for errors so make sure you do your due diligence before applying any tips.
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