Questions To Ask Your Dentist before Wisdom Teeth Extraction
When you have the right dentist, your regular dental checkups and treatments will always be a relaxing and enjoyable experience. Most importantly, these dental visits will be a perfect opportunity for you to take control of your oral health and set yourself up for a lifetime of healthy gums and teeth. The entire dental team- your dentist, hygienist and dental assistants have valuable advice to offer. Therefore, ensure that you are maximizing your time in the dentist chair by asking many questions.
If you’re not certain where to start or what to ask before your wisdom teeth extraction, this article will help. Here’s a list of some of the best questions your dentist often hears as well as several things your dentist would wish you to ask.
1. Why do I need my wisdom teeth removed?
Wisdom teeth are mostly extracted to prevent them from leading to numerous oral issues. Usually, most people do not have sufficient space in their mouth to accommodate them, and this can result in severe pain, overcrowding and infections.
2. When is the most suitable time to have wisdom teeth extracted?
There has always been a dialogue about the best time to extract wisdom teeth if they are not causing any problems. And extracting them while younger, before 18 or 20 years old results in a quicker recovery but most importantly a safer and more foreseeableintercession. Additionally, early wisdom teeth extraction prevents problems from arising in the future, thus protecting patients from experiencing potential complications of problematic third molars.
3. What is the extraction procedure like?
There are two methods in which wisdom teeth are extracted, and it depends on whether they have erupted or not. If the wisdom teeth have erupted, the extraction procedure will be similar to normal tooth removal. The dentist will numb the surrounding area of the tooth and gently move it back and forth until the tooth comes out. In cases where the tooth is still under the gums, this will need a surgical extraction. Your dentist will cut through your gums above the tooth and remove it. He will then stitch the site with self-dissolving stitches.
4. Does the procedure hurt?
You will not feel a thing during the procedure. However, you may experience soreness for several days after the anesthesia wears off. The dentist will offer you pain control methods and set you up with a necessary prescription so that you remain comfortable at home.
5. How long will it take to recover?
Usually, it takes about 7-10 days to recover. The length of recovery period depends on the complexity of the procedure and the number of teeth extracted.
Bottom Line
Asking questions before your wisdom teeth extraction will help you stay in control of your oral health and be psychologically prepared for the procedure. Our dentists in Melbourne offer world-class oral care, and we always allow plenty of time during your visit for questions. Your comfort and satisfaction is our precedence, and we want to ensure that you leave our dental office with the answers and information you require to maintain a healthy and beautiful smile.