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What is wisdom tooth extraction?

 

Wisdom tooth extraction is a procedure to remove the 8th tooth – the last teeth to grow in the jaw, usually appearing between the ages of 17 and 25. Due to its difficult-to-reach location and often not enough space to fully grow, wisdom teeth are prone to growing crookedly, growing underground or crowding other teeth, causing many problems such as gingivitis, pain, tooth decay or damaging adjacent teeth.

At that time, wisdom tooth extraction is a necessary solution to prevent complications and protect long-term oral health long.

Why should wisdom teeth be extracted?

  • Crooked or horizontal teeth: Wisdom teeth can grow sideways, causing pressure on adjacent teeth, leading to misaligned jaws, pain and pulpitis.
  • Impacted teeth: Due to insufficient space, wisdom teeth are stuck under the gums or in the jawbone, creating inflammation and abscesses.
  • Periodontitis: Part of the wisdom tooth protrudes but is covered by the gums, easily accumulating food, causing inflammation and bad breath.
  • Causes Tooth decay number 7: The position close to the wisdom tooth is very difficult to clean, easily causing the adjacent tooth to decay.
  • Prevent systemic complications: Wisdom teeth can cause widespread inflammation, affecting the nerves, sinuses or causing fever, fatigue.

The harm of not removing wisdom teeth in time

  • Cellulitis: Bacteria can spread from the inflammation around the wisdom tooth to soft tissue areas such as the cheek and neck, causing dangerous cellulitis.
  • Dental abscess: Pus forms around the tooth root, causing severe pain, difficulty opening the mouth, and high fever.
  • Sinusitis (with upper wisdom teeth): If the tooth root is deep near the sinus, bacteria can easily spread to the sinus, causing maxillary sinusitis.
  • Impact on the bite: When wisdom teeth grow crooked for a long time without being treated, it will cause misaligned bite, misaligned function.

Wisdom tooth extraction process at Lux Smile

At Lux Smile Dental Clinic, wisdom tooth extraction is performed by highly specialized doctors, combined with modern equipment, ensuring safety, less pain and quick recovery:

Step 1

Imaging examination and diagnosis

Step 2

Medical tests (if necessary)

Step 3

Causes local numbness set

Step 4

Teeth extraction

Step 5

Suturing the wound

Step 6

Post-operative Care Instructions

Examination and imaging diagnosis

  • The doctor examines and takes X-rays to determine the position of the teeth, the length of the tooth root and the level of intervention needed.

Medical tests (if necessary):

  • For people with underlying diseases (cardiovascular, diabetes…), they will be tested to ensure safety when Extraction.

Local anesthesia:

  • Use specialized anesthetics to reduce pain.

Tooth extraction:

  • For fully grown teeth: the doctor uses a special prybar and forceps to remove the tooth.
  • For impacted or crooked teeth: it is necessary to cut the gums, open the bone and divide the tooth into small pieces to remove each part.

Suture the wound:

  • Use absorbable sutures or regular sutures to help the wound heal quickly and avoid infection.

Postoperative care instructions:

  • The doctor will give detailed instructions on hygiene and diet to ensure good recovery best.

Is wisdom tooth extraction painful?

Thanks to modern anesthesia techniques, wisdom tooth extraction at Lux Smile is almost painless. After the anesthesia wears off, the patient may feel slight pain for the first 1-2 days, and will be prescribed pain relievers, anti-inflammatory drugs, and antibiotics if necessary. Most patients recover within 3–5 days.

How long does it take to remove a wisdom tooth?

Depending on the case, the extraction process can take length:

  • Straight teeth: about 15–30 minutes.
  • Misaligned or impacted teeth: from 45 to 90 minutes, need more recovery time.

Contraindications or cases where wisdom teeth extraction should be delayed

  • Pregnant women in the first or last 3 months of pregnancy.
  • People who are being treated for unstable systemic diseases such as diabetes, high blood pressure.
  • People who have a cold, high fever, or acute gingivitis.

Doctors at Lux Smile will always carefully advise and choose the safest time for tooth extraction based on the customer’s overall health.

Instructions for care after wisdom tooth extraction

  • Bite on gauze for 30–60 minutes to stop bleeding.
  • Do not rinse vigorously or spit for the first 24 hours.
  • Apply cold compresses vigorously for the first 24 hours to reduce swelling, then apply warm compresses if needed.
  • Take medication follow the doctor’s prescription.
  • Avoid smoking, drinking alcohol, hard, spicy, hot foods for the first week.
  • Clean your mouth gently, do not touch the area where the tooth was extracted.
  • Re-examine if there are signs of prolonged pain, swelling, fever.

Frequently asked questions about wisdom tooth extraction

Do I need to remove all 4 wisdom teeth?

Depending on the condition of each tooth. If it does not cause any impact and grows straight, it can be kept.

Usually after 7–10 days the gum tissue will heal, the jawbone may take 1–3 months to fully recover.

If performed correctly and with good care, there are almost no complications.

From 6–10 weeks depending on the location and integration speed bone.

Why should you choose wisdom tooth extraction at Lux Smile Dental Clinic?

  • Specialized doctors: Experienced in handling many complicated wisdom tooth extraction cases.
  • Modern equipment: Digital X-ray, sterile instruments, private operating room.
  • Personalized service: Careful consultation before and after extraction, close monitoring during throughout the recovery process.
  • Comfortable and sterile space: Bringing a pleasant and safe experience to every customer.

Wisdom tooth extraction – small steps, big benefits

Removing wisdom teeth at the right time not only helps you get rid of prolonged pain but also prevents many dangerous complications later. If you are wondering about your “annoying” wisdom teeth, do not hesitate to come to Lux Smile for free consultation and examination.

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