I have always envied those around me who seem to always have perfect smiles without even trying, because I feel like I was born with "bad teeth." While my teeth are in great shape now, it is only because I take great care to visit the dentist every six months for a check-up and cleaning and maintain good oral hygiene habits at home. While I used to get a lot of cavities, even though I thought I was doing "everything right" to keep them away, I am proud to say that I have been cavity-free for a couple of years now! I put a lot of research into what daily habits can wreak havoc on my teeth, and I thought it would be a shame not to share what has helped me with others who need the advice. I plan to post many oral health tips on my new blog!
Wisdom teeth removal is an important dental procedure that many patients need to undergo. Patients should be properly informed about this procedure so that they get the essential dental care that they need. The following are six assumptions you shouldn't make when it comes to wisdom teeth removal.
You'll never need your wisdom teeth removed if you haven't had any problems with them yet
Wisdom teeth removal is frequently associated with adolescents. This leads many patients to believe that they'll never need to have their wisdom teeth removed if they have already been through their teenage years without any problems.
However, it's possible for wisdom teeth issues to develop in a patient's adult years. You may find that your dentist recommends wisdom teeth removal when you're in your 20s, 30s, or even older.
All patients with wisdom teeth eventually need to have their wisdom teeth removed
You shouldn't assume that you'll definitely need to have your wisdom teeth out when you discover they your wisdom teeth have emerged. Wisdom teeth only need to be removed if there are issues like impaction causing discomfort and teeth crowding.
You and your dentist should definitely keep an eye on your wisdom teeth once they emerge, and you may need to have them removed eventually. However, this isn't always necessary.
Wisdom teeth removal is always a surgical procedure
In some cases, wisdom teeth can be removed without surgery that requires the administration of general anesthesia. Wisdom teeth can sometimes be removed with local anesthesia through a standard tooth extraction.
It takes a long time to recover from wisdom teeth removal
You may be surprised at how short the recovery period is for wisdom teeth removal. Many patients completely recover from the procedure after only three or four days.
You don't need wisdom teeth removal if you're not experiencing any pain
Pain isn't the only sign that wisdom teeth need to come out. Other signs that wisdom teeth need to come out include sinus pressure problems, frequent cavities, teeth crowding, and frequent gum problems.
You'll have to deal with a lot of pain to get your wisdom teeth removed
Wisdom teeth removal does not have to be a very painful procedure. With the administration of local anesthesia, you may not feel very much pain or discomfort at all. Patients also can be given general anesthesia so that they are not conscious during the procedure in many cases.
For more information on wisdom teeth removal, contact a dentist today.
Share30 March 2023
