We often suffer from tooth pain for several reasons and one such reason is the onset of wisdom tooth. Generally, wisdom teeth are seen at an age between 17-21 years, and in most of the cases it causes trouble during the onset. The pain that occurs due to the impacted tooth/teeth is unbearable. It becomes difficult to eat, sleep or even concentrate on any work. We often consume some painkillers to get rid of the pain but the solution is temporary. But there is a permanent solution to this. Visit us for your wisdom tooth removal in Mulund East.
What is the procedure of wisdom tooth removal in Mulund East?
The process of extraction or removal of wisdom tooth/teeth is called as wisdom tooth removal. The removal is done under the effect of anesthesia. Depending upon the condition of the tooth, the extraction is carried out. The process involves removal of the whole tooth or in parts. In some cases, the tooth does not appear fully and some part of the tooth remain under the gum. In such cases, the remaining tooth is extracted by cutting the gum. Generally, the process of wisdom tooth removal in Mulund East clinic is conducted in single visit, but in some complicated situation, it might take more than one visit. The anesthesia used during the extraction wears of within 2-3 hours and you can go back to your normal activities.
When is wisdom tooth removal is required?
There are several reasons why one need to remove your impacted wisdom tooth. Since wisdom tooth is the last set of teeth that grows in our mouth, it gets very little room. The lack of space causes impact in the tooth growth. The unnatural growth of the teeth causes disturbance in the adjacent teeth and causes pain.
Conditions that cause impacted tooth are:
- Growing in wrong direction and impacting other teeth.
- Partial growth.
- Decaying and infection.
- Swelling of gum due to abnormal growth.
- Unbearable pain.
If you are facing similar problems, visit us for your wisdom tooth removal in Mulund East.
Is wisdom tooth removal painful?
As mentioned earlier, the procedure of removing the tooth/teeth is carried out under the effect of anesthesia, you do not feel any pain. However, the application of the anesthesia might cause little pain for a while but within minute the area gets numbed.
What is the aftercare of wisdom tooth removal?
- Consume liquid diet for a day or two.
- Avoid having hot food.
- Rinse with salt water to clean the wound.
- Do not brush over the wound.
- Do not spit. Gently allow the water to flow out of mouth.