Wisdom teeth are the teeth located at the back of the mouth. They are also called wisdom teeth or third molars. It is expected to take its place in the mouth between the ages of 18-24. If wisdom teeth are not visible in the mouth despite advancing age, they may be impacted and the teeth can be detected with dental x-rays. There are usually four wisdom teeth; In some rare cases, it is observed that it does not occur at all.
It is not necessary to extract teeth that have erupted and functioned in a normal position in the mouth. However, teeth that erupt in improper positions, cause cheek and tongue biting, and cause bleeding, swelling, redness and inflammation in the gums need to be extracted. These teeth can easily decay due to their improper position and the difficulty of cleaning at the back of the jaw.
Extraction treatment is required for wisdom teeth that are impacted in a horizontal position, threatening the health of the adjacent tooth and causing a persistent inflammatory condition in the mouth. Not every wisdom tooth is extracted through surgery. While the extraction of teeth visible in the mouth can sometimes be done without the need for surgery, the extraction of fully or semi-buried teeth is performed surgically. Upon examination of patients presenting with wisdom tooth pain, jaw cysts are sometimes seen in the relevant area and must be surgically removed along with the tooth. In some cases, impacted teeth in the jaw may be very close to the lower jaw nerve. In order to evaluate this closeness, dental tomography should be taken and the relationship between the teeth and the nerves should be examined thoroughly.
Surgical extractions are performed under local anesthesia if there is no health problem preventing this. After a good local anesthesia, the procedure is completely painless. The patient only feels pressure and vibration. The procedure takes about half an hour, and if dissolvable stitches are used, there is no need to remove stitches. There may be pain for a few days, but these pains can be relieved with painkillers. The tampon placed in the mouth after the operation can be removed after 30-40 minutes. Applying a cold compress to the affected area will reduce swelling. Warm soup can be consumed 2 hours after the procedure, and warm foods such as pasta or puree can be consumed by chewing with the other side of the chin. edible. After the operation, one should not smoke, should not consume excessively hot or cold food and drinks, should not use straws, should not rinse their mouth or spit in the first 24 hours, and should eat soft and warm foods. If the doctor deems it necessary, stitch removal and control sessions should be performed.
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