Wisdom Tooth Extraction

The wisdom tooth is also called the wisdom tooth, and the extraction of these teeth is a process that everyone can encounter in their life. Wisdom teeth are the last permanent teeth to erupt in the mouth and are also called wisdom teeth. The permanent teeth are 20 in total, 20 of these teeth take their place in the mouth during adolescence. The last 32-year-old teeth remain and there are 28 in total. These molars, located at the back of the jaws, are often difficult to drive into the mouth because they are not suitable for the jaw anatomy. Sometimes, the wisdom teeth, which take their place in the mouth without being felt, sometimes cause discomfort such as pain, swelling or abscess formation. The basis of the problems encountered lies in the lack of sufficient space on the jaw for the wisdom teeth. For this reason, it is planned to extract these teeth, which are considered as potential danger.

How Is Tooth Extraction Decided?

Before wisdom tooth extraction, the condition of the tooth should be evaluated in detail. Regular follow-up of wisdom teeth starting from the age of 20 is recommended. Wisdom tooth extraction can be as easy as a normal tooth extraction, and sometimes surgical interventions may be required. The condition of the tooth should first be determined by clinical examination in addition to panoramic x-ray or three-dimensional dental tomography. It may not be necessary to extract the teeth that are suitable for the jaw structure and have easily erupted into the mouth. However, sometimes wisdom teeth may erupt at the wrong angle or remain covered by the gingiva without giving any symptoms and may not be visible from the outside. With regular dental examination, the development and eruption direction of the tooth can be followed. Necessary interventions can be made without causing any adverse effects on the wisdom teeth under follow-up, jawbone or adjacent teeth.

Impacted Wisdom Teeth

Wisdom teeth may remain embedded by being surrounded by gum or bone, depending on their condition in the jaw. Teeth that are partially covered with gingiva often form a focus of infection. The resulting infection can cause swelling in the cheek, pain and difficulty in jaw movements. It is very difficult to adequately clean the wisdom teeth in an inaccessible area with tooth brushing. For the same reason, it is difficult to administer curative treatments in case of decay or infection of these teeth. Wisdom teeth should be extracted as soon as symptoms such as pain, infection, abscess or swelling are encountered. Otherwise, recurrent infections cause tissue destruction in the jawbone and teeth.

Side Effects of Wisdom Teeth

Wisdom teeth can create a repulsive force from the back of the tooth row, causing the teeth in the anterior region to be compressed and become crooked over time. In people who have a healthy and aesthetic smile until the age of 20-18, the source of orthodontic disorders that occur after these ages are generally considered to be wisdom teeth. At the same time, areas that are difficult to clean often occur at the points where the wisdom teeth rest on the adjacent molars, and decays are observed in these areas.

Frequently Asked Questions About 20-Year-Old Teeth

What is an Impacted Teeth?

Teeth develop in the jawbone and progress into the mouth over time. During riding, they must first pass the bone tissue and then the gingiva. However, some teeth cannot pass both layers or only the gingival layer. In this case, the remaining teeth are called impacted or impacted teeth.

Is Extraction of Wisdom Teeth Necessary?

Not all wisdom teeth need to be extracted. Teeth that do not harm the adjacent teeth, do not compress the jawbone, can be cleaned in the mouth or are in an impacted state can be followed at regular intervals. However, if the wisdom tooth has lost material as a result of decay or fracture and cannot be treated with filling, root canal treatment, veneer or other treatment methods, it should be removed. Wisdom teeth that are not removed in a timely manner can damage the adjacent teeth, impair the tooth sequence by jamming in the jaw bones, and cause infection in the bone. For this reason, it is important to follow the wisdom teeth regularly.

What Does Surgical Extraction Mean?

This method may sound scary. Surgical tooth extraction is the method applied in cases where the teeth cannot be easily reached in the mouth. Impacted teeth under the gingiva or in the bone are removed with this method. Like a normal tooth extraction, the area is numbed with local anesthesia. For an experienced physician, it is no different from a standard tooth extraction.

What Should Be Considered After 20 Years Dental Surgery?

The information below are recommendations that should be followed under normal conditions. Your doctor may make different recommendations based on the procedure applied to you. Please first consider the advice of your doctor.

The tampon placed on the surgical area should be bitten tightly for an average of 15-30 minutes. If bleeding continues, this process can be repeated. If it does not continue, the bumper can be removed.
In order to reduce swelling and edema, cold application should be applied to the surgical area at 10-minute intervals. Applying cold on the same area for more than 10 minutes can cause burns on the skin, so a break should be taken.
Eating and drinking is not recommended for 3-4 hours after the procedure. When the numbness caused by the anesthesia begins to pass, warm and soft foods can be started.
Smoking should not be consumed in the first 20 hours after the age 48 surgery.
Hot, acidic and alcoholic foods should be avoided within the first 24 hours after extraction. It is also necessary to avoid grinding food with the operated side.
In order not to adversely affect the health of the clot in the tooth extraction area, spitting, sucking and shaking movements should be avoided.
The foreign body, finger or tongue, and the cavity area formed as a result of tooth extraction should not be confused.
It is recommended to sleep with a high level pillow on the first night after surgery.
Surrounding teeth and gingival tissues should be brushed with a soft toothbrush without damaging the surgical area. After 24 hours after the procedure, the surgical area can be brushed with a soft toothbrush.
After 24 hours, warm mouthwash can be started with salt water.
Prescribed medications should be taken and used according to the doctor's recommendations.

What is the Side Effect of Impacted Tooth Extraction?

Generally, the first 24 hours after impacted tooth surgery is a bit difficult. Swelling may occur in the wisdom tooth extraction area and bleeding in the form of leakage may continue. After the effect of the anesthesia wears off, tingling or pain may begin. It is quite normal to experience these situations. In case of non-stop bleeding, severe pain and excessive swelling, it is recommended to consult your doctor.

How do you know when your wisdom teeth have come out?

Wisdom teeth are diagnosed by taking a dental x-ray in our patients who show pain, swelling or other symptoms in the mouth. This X-ray shows the roots, bone structures, angles and impacted teeth of the teeth. Invisible, horizontally protruding or semi-impacted teeth are detected on the x-ray. Our doctors examine the dental x-ray and decide whether it should be removed with normal tooth extraction or surgical operation.
Some impacted teeth are noticed by infection or cyst formation. In such a case, drug treatment is applied before tooth extraction and then an appointment is made for wisdom tooth extraction.

What are the Symptoms of Wisdom Tooth?

Teeth that have enough space in the back of the mouth in the lower and upper jaws and come out in a healthy way do not cause any problems. But often, problems occur because there is not enough space for these teeth. Among the signs of wisdom teeth, the most common are:

Pain in the tooth and gum
Sensitivity in the gums
Pain in the ear and jaw
Swelling in the lymph nodes
Having a bad odor in the mouth
Pain while chewing

In our patients between the ages of 17-25, such symptoms are usually caused by wisdom teeth and the complications caused by this tooth. It is recommended that our patients who experience these symptoms apply to our polyclinic as soon as possible.

What Is Good For 20's Toothache?

For toothache, it is generally recommended to gargle with warm and salt water. Add a tablespoon of salt to a glass of water and mix. Gargle with this water. If swelling is the cause of the toothache, ice application is recommended. Adding clove oil to a piece of cotton and holding it around the gums and teeth can also help relieve pain. It is also good to gargle by mixing baking soda with warm water. But if the pain persists, medication for wisdom toothache is best.