What To Expect Wisdom Teeth Removal

Wisdom On Wisdom Teeth Removal

You might expect the removal of your wisdom teeth to be a truly horrible experience by the way many people talk about it, but it is rarely as bad as one might think. Anesthetics and modern oral surgery methods have made the entire process much more comfortable than it was not long ago. 

In addition to this, having an idea of what to expect can take the worry out of the anticipation of your surgery. Thus I present here some information on what you can expect both before and after you get your wisdom teeth taken out.

Pre-Surgery Helpful Reminder

If you have arranged to receive general anesthesia, where you are unconscious during the procedure, your dentist will instruct you to stop eating and drinking for at least eight hours leading up to the surgery.

The Actual Surgery

Patients who receive general anesthesia often remember receiving anesthesia, falling asleep, and then nothing else until well after the end of surgery.

Those who opt for local anesthetic will have an interesting experience, but there is little to fear. To start the procedure, the surgeon will first numb the area by injecting local anesthetic. Next, the extraction phase will begin. Thanks to the local anesthetic, you won't experience significant pain as the surgeon works.

If your wisdom teeth are impacted, the surgeon may need to break the wisdom tooth or teeth apart. Perhaps surprisingly, there's minimal pain from this. Vague crunching sounds may shock you at times, but you won't suffer much if any pain. At the very end, whether your teeth were impacted or not, you will probably be surprised by how quickly your surgery is over with.

After Surgery Care

After you recover from surgery and go home to recuperate, you will need to take care of the sockets that used to hold your wisdom teeth. To prevent dry socket, avoid smoking and drinking alcohol until you are approved to recommence these activities. Drink plenty of liquids, avoiding eating excessive sugar, and don't lift heavy items as this will increase the blood pressure in your head and could pop out your new blood clots. Certain spices may support the healing process, including cayenne, which supports healthy blood flow and turmeric, which fights infection as a potent anti-bacterial and anti-viral.

Over time, your wounds will heal and the new gum tissue will form over the old sockets. This is the last prominent stage of your wisdom teeth removal. Your wisdom teeth and the operation to remove them should soon be a distant memory.