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Wisdom Tooth Extraction

Wisdom teeth
Why Extraction Is Needed

There are four wisdom teeth—left, right, upper and lower—at the very back behind the molars
located. They usually come up through the gum, but for various reasons
they may not erupt or may grow in crooked. Such wisdom teeth
If left alone, depending on the wisdom tooth, it can cause gum inflammation and, for neighboring teeth,
creates conditions in which decay can spread, so where possible, extraction
is better for gum health.

Symptoms of Impacted Wisdom Teeth

Vertically erupted wisdom tooth

Angled wisdom tooth

Horizontally impacted wisdom tooth

Partially erupted wisdom tooth

Wisdom Tooth ExtractionWhen It Is Needed

  • When a deeply decayed wisdom tooth causes pain
  • When the wisdom tooth pushes against neighboring teeth
  • When inflammation causes swelling
  • When the teeth become crooked and irregular
  • When it harms the jawbone

EROM Dental's
Our Approach to Wisdom Tooth Extraction

Detailed 3D CT Diagnosis

3D diagnosis lets us see the relationship between the wisdom tooth and the nerve from every angle
which allows careful planning of the wisdom tooth extraction.

Recovery and Pain Management

We identify a suitable surgical site and keep the incision small, aiming to reduce pain and the burden of recovery.

Wisdom Tooth Extraction with Smaller Incisions

Minimally Invasive Treatment

Minimally invasive treatment means making the smallest possible incision during treatment and
carrying out the treatment. Keeping the incision small
can help reduce the burden of recovery and pain.

Anesthesia Designed to Ease Injection Discomfort

The anesthetic injection given at the dentist is meant to eliminate pain during dental treatment
is the purpose, but injecting the anesthetic solution itself causes pain.
Our clinic uses an anesthesia method designed to ease injection discomfort during dental treatment,
helping to reduce discomfort throughout.

Controlled Anesthetic Injection

Reducing injection pain requires fine control of the anesthesia.
Above all, using the right amount and choosing the type of anesthetic according to the degree of gum inflammation
adjusted. Through the dentist's anesthesia technique, the solution is injected slowly,
the pain of the solution going in can be minimized.

After Wisdom Tooth Extraction
Precautions

  • Avoid strenuous exercise for 2 days after treatment.
  • Do not apply heat to the face near the extraction site.
  • After the procedure, bite on the gauze for at least 2 hours to stop bleeding, and swallow your saliva.
  • For 24–48 hours after extraction, apply a cold pack to your face for 10–20 minutes, then rest for 10–20 minutes.
  • Sleeping with your head raised on a high pillow helps reduce swelling.
  • Avoid smoking or sucking hard on a straw for about a week.

FAQ

Common questions before wisdom tooth extraction

Do wisdom teeth always have to be removed?

Leaving a wisdom tooth alone can cause gum inflammation and create conditions in which decay spreads to neighboring teeth, so depending on its condition, extraction may be better for gum health. However, not every wisdom tooth needs to be removed the same way; we advise you after examining its position and condition.

What is an impacted wisdom tooth?

When a wisdom tooth does not come up through the gum or grows in crooked, it is called impaction. EROM Dental Clinic classifies impacted wisdom teeth into four types: vertical, angled, horizontal and partially erupted.

Specifically, when is wisdom tooth extraction needed?

We recommend extraction when a deeply decayed wisdom tooth causes pain, when it pushes against neighboring teeth, when inflammation causes swelling, when the teeth become crooked and irregular, or when it harms the jawbone.

What problems occur if a wisdom tooth is left alone?

If a wisdom tooth is left alone, it can cause gum inflammation and create conditions in which decay spreads to neighboring teeth. It may also push neighboring teeth out of alignment or harm the jawbone.

What tests are done before wisdom tooth extraction?

We make a detailed diagnosis with 3D CT. We check the relationship between the wisdom tooth and the nerve from every angle, assess the direction of impaction and the difficulty of extraction in advance, and then plan the surgery.

Is wisdom tooth extraction risky?

Using 3D CT, we check the position of the wisdom tooth relative to the nerve canal in advance, decide on a suitable surgical site and plan to keep the incision as small as possible. However, difficulty varies with the position and direction of impaction, so we give you accurate guidance in a consultation after the examination.

Does wisdom tooth extraction hurt?

We use an anesthesia method designed to ease the discomfort of the injection itself; we vary the type of anesthetic according to gum inflammation and inject it slowly to reduce discomfort. We also apply minimally invasive treatment that keeps incisions small, aiming to reduce pain and recovery time.

How does the anesthesia that eases injection discomfort work?

A dental anesthetic injection is meant to prevent pain during treatment, but injecting the solution itself can cause pain. Anesthesia designed to ease injection discomfort aims to reduce this pain and the discomfort of dental treatment overall.

What is minimally invasive treatment?

This means making the smallest possible incision during treatment. Keeping the incision small can help reduce recovery time and pain.

What should I be careful about after wisdom tooth extraction?

Avoid strenuous exercise for 2 days after treatment, and do not apply heat to the face near the extraction site. Bite on the gauze for at least 2 hours to stop bleeding, and swallow your saliva.

How should I apply a cold pack after wisdom tooth extraction?

For 24–48 hours after extraction, apply a cold pack to your face for 10–20 minutes, then rest for 10–20 minutes; this helps reduce swelling. Sleeping with your head raised on a high pillow also helps reduce swelling.

When can I exercise after wisdom tooth extraction?

We recommend avoiding strenuous exercise for 2 days after treatment. If swelling and pain remain after that, it is best to avoid overexertion.

Is it okay to smoke or use a straw after wisdom tooth extraction?

For about a week, it is best to avoid smoking or sucking hard on a straw. Irritating the extraction site can slow recovery.

Should a wisdom tooth be removed even if it doesn't hurt?

Our principle is to preserve teeth as much as possible, but if leaving a tooth would let inflammation worsen and affect neighboring teeth, extracting it without delay is better for future treatment as well. Wisdom teeth follow the same standard; we check the current condition and likely progression through examination before advising you.

Can I get a wisdom tooth extraction consultation without an appointment on weekday afternoons?

On weekdays from 2 PM to 4 PM, we offer walk-in hours when you can be seen right away without an appointment. You can use this time if you want to have your wisdom teeth checked first.

Is wisdom tooth extraction also patient-led?

Yes. We show you the relationship between the wisdom tooth and the nerve on the 3D CT, explain the type of impaction and why extraction is needed, and then decide together whether to proceed.

Why do wisdom teeth become impacted?

There are four wisdom teeth—one each on the upper left, upper right, lower left and lower right—at the very back behind the molars. They usually come up through the gum, but for various reasons they may not erupt or may grow in crooked; this is called impaction.

Can a wisdom tooth make my teeth crooked?

Yes. A wisdom tooth can push against neighboring teeth and make them crooked and irregular. This is also one of the cases in which we recommend wisdom tooth extraction.

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