Wisdom Teeth Removal - What To Expect At The Dentists

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If you are wondering that wisdom tooth has something to do with dental philosophy, then you are absolutely wrong. The only reason behind the name is that the third molars erupt at an age when we are shifting to adulthood. That age is the age of wisdom- "mature and wise". Hence, as a creative gesture these tooth were called as 'Wisdom Tooth'.

When & Why?

The obvious questions that come into mind are "Why the wisdom tooth needs to be removed?" & "When is the right time to see a dentist?"

Wisdom tooth brings certain problems like decay, gum disease, infections, plaque build-up and abscess. Due to space shortage, tooth can get stuck at an inappropriate angle causing worries.

If you experience pain and discomfort in the specified region, contacting your dentist should be the immediate option.

What to Expect?

And now to the most important question! Since this whole process is a bit different, how weird or uneasy is the surgery or extraction? The most common dental fears arrive at the scene.

At Dentist's Expectations

Wisdom tooth extraction is the job of an oral and maxillofacial surgeon. Anxiety is a major player here as to how the surgery is going to take place. The patient has to be prepared mentally for the surgery.

Anesthesia is the major choice to overcome. There are three types of Anesthesia involved here:

Sedation Anesthesia: this is given through an intravenous line (IV) in your arm. This restrains your consciousness. Neither will the pains be experienced nor will you have any memory of the procedure.

Local Anesthesia: the most common option wherein the specific or target region will be administered with injections. Pressure and movement is experienced but not pains.

General Anesthesia: this anesthesia is used in special situations wherein the patient will be unconscious for the entirety of the procedure. There won't be any pain or memory. Sometimes, local anesthesia is also given to help after-surgery discomfort.

There is also another effective method that can be used based on the patient's consent. It is the method of "Laughing Gas" or nitrous oxide. The method won't hurt but seeing and hearing the surgical drill vibrations and chatter might stress you. Also, pressure is a major part of this procedure. However, inhaling nitrous oxide will relax and relieve you of the anxieties.

Procedural Challenges Brief 
Step 1→ incision in gum to expose tooth 
Step 2→ removing bone that blocks access 
Step 3→ tooth division into sections 
Step 4→ tooth removal 
Step 5→ debris cleaning 
Step 6→ stitching the wound close 
Step 7→ necessary gauzing 
Step 8→ after treatment manuals (measures)

After treatment manual is an important step because once treated, following up properly will only help increase the comfort level. Bad breaths, brushing patterns, food intake, pains, swelling, and susceptibility to touch are the most important things to keep in mind.

Steps like incision, bone removal, teeth removal & stitching will surely catch your attention. Anesthesia helps but it is strongly advised to follow certain measures as suggested by the dentist. Also, doing some research pre-treatment won't hurt you either.