You'll feel some pressure just before the tooth is removed, as your dentist or oral surgeon needs to widen the tooth socket by rocking the tooth back and forth. A small cut in the gum is sometimes necessary, and the tooth may need to be cut into smaller pieces before it's removed. It takes anything from a few minutes to 20 minutes, or sometimes even longer, to remove a wisdom tooth.
After your wisdom teeth have been removed, you may have swelling and discomfort, both inside and outside your mouth. Occasionally, some mild bruising is also visible. This is usually worse for the first 3 days, but it can last for up to 2 weeks. Read more about how a wisdom tooth is removed and recovering from wisdom tooth removal.
As with all surgery, there are risks associated with removing a wisdom tooth. These include infection or delayed healing, both of which are more likely if you smoke during your recovery. Another possible complication is "dry socket", which is a dull, aching sensation in your gum or jaw, and sometimes a bad smell or taste coming from the empty tooth socket.
Dry socket is more likely if you don't follow the after-care instructions given by your dentist. There's also a small risk of nerve damage, which can cause a tingling or numb sensation in your tongue, lower lip, chin, teeth and gums.
This is usually temporary, but in rare cases it can be permanent. Read more about the possible complications of wisdom tooth removal. Dentists charge depending on the treatment required, unless you're under 18 or otherwise exempt from NHS charges.
Read more about dental costs. Also, it is possible to be allergic to benzocaine. Ibuprofen is an over-the-counter pain relief medication that helps reduce inflammation.
Taking the recommended dose on the packet may help relieve discomfort. It can also reduce inflammation of the gums associated with wisdom teeth development. Ibuprofen or other NSAIDs nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs may be effective pain management until a person can see a dentist for treatment.
Applying an ice pack to the jaw can help reduce inflammation, which in turn may relieve pain. Using ice can also have a numbing effect. A person can try holding an ice pack with a tea towel around it against their jaw for up to 15 minutes. Salt water has natural disinfectant properties. A study showed that rinsing the mouth with salt water can help reduce bacteria.
Sometimes, a build-up of bacteria in the broken gums around wisdom teeth can be the cause of pain. As such, rinsing with salt water may help treat the infection and reduce the discomfort. To make the salt water rinse, a person can dissolve a few tablespoons of salt into a glass of freshly boiled water.
When the water has cooled slightly, it can be swirled around the mouth for several minutes, then spat out. A person may want to rinse their mouth with salt water two or three times a day, or until the pain starts to reduce.
Research into the effectiveness of cloves to relieve wisdom tooth pain is positive. A study showed that there is promise for cloves as a topical pain reliever due to their numbing effect.
To try this home remedy, a person can use a whole clove or clove oil. If using a whole clove they should:. Both clove oil and whole cloves are available to purchase online. A study found that onions have anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial properties.
These advantages of onions mean they can help reduce swelling and fight bacterial infections. This process allows the juice from the onion to go into the gum so that it can reduce inflammation and bacteria. A study found that tannins contained in tea bags have antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties.
This means tea bags may help reduce swelling and fight bacterial infections. To use tea bags as a home remedy, a person should make a cup of tea and put the cup in the fridge with the tea bag left in it.
Once the tea is cold, the tea bag can be taken out and placed inside the mouth where the pain is located. No milk, cream, or sugar should be added to the tea. Karl Lackler have more than three decades of combined experience providing quality oral care, including wisdom tooth extraction.
Together, they form the backbone of the expert team at Rocky Mountain Periodontal Specialists. To learn more about wisdom tooth extraction, visit their website or call What Are Wisdom Teeth? Below are some of the common symptoms of wisdom tooth eruption: 1: Irritation in the Gums — You may feel slight irritation and notice swelling in the gums in the area behind the second molars.
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