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The Importance Of Wisdom Teeth Removal Maui Wailuku Hl

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By Phyllis Schroeder


The removal of wisdom teeth, otherwise known as third molars, is one of the most common procedures undertaken the world over. The third molars at the back of the gums and are the last ones to come through; this is why they are called third molars. Most people have four of them; one in each corner. When they grow, all the other 28 are often in place, leaving hardly enough space for them to grow properly. This lack of space makes them to emerge at an angle or partially emerge. Such third molars are referred to as impacted and ought to be removed. This article thus takes you through the essentials of wisdom teeth removal Maui.

It is worth noting that the surgery will be delayed if you have any infections, until the infection has cleared up.In this case, your doctor or dentist may have you take antibiotics in order to help heal the infection.

Prior to removing them, the dentist will provide you with a local anesthetic to numb the area where the tooth will be extracted. Where several or all of your wisdom teeth are to be removed, a general anesthetic may be used. This prevents pain in the whole body, causing you to sleep through the procedure. It is often advisable that you do not eat or drink after midnight on the night preceding the surgery so that you are prepared for the anesthetic.

The operation is only undertaken on third molars that have become impacted or have not wholly broken through the surface of the gum and are causing dental problems. Such teeth can cause food and bacteria to get trapped around the edges, causing a build-up of plaque- which can ultimately lead to tooth decay, gum disease, pericoronitis, Cellulities, abscess, cysts and benign growths.

The surgery may be done by your dentist or he/she may refer you to a specialist surgeon for hospital treatment. Prior to the operation, you will usually be given a local anesthetic to numb the region around the tooth. You will feel some pressure before the tooth is extracted, since the dentist needs to widen the tooth socket by rocking the tooth back and forth.

This surgery is done for two important reasons. A wisdom tooth is removed to correct an actual problem or to prevent problems that may otherwise come up in the future. Such problems that can occur when the third molars come include; your jaw not being large enough for them, your wisdom teeth may break partway through the gums and cause a flap of gum tissue to grow over them. More severe problems can emerge from impacted teeth, including infection, and damage to the bone.

The removal of third molars, as with any other surgery, faces some risks. For instance, the operation results to infection and delayed healing, especially if you smoke during your recovery. There is also a likelihood of a dull, aching sensation in your jaw or gum which is sometimes accompanied by a bad smell or taste from the empty tooth of the socket. This is called dry socket and is more likely to occur if you do not adhere to the after-care instructions given by your doctor.

As per the cost, dentists' charger depending on the kind of treatment required. Whatever your case, ensure to carefully chose the best and more qualified dentist for the operation.




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