{"id":253,"date":"2017-07-24T08:00:26","date_gmt":"2017-07-24T01:00:26","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/jakartasmile.com\/en\/?p=253"},"modified":"2017-09-20T11:55:14","modified_gmt":"2017-09-20T04:55:14","slug":"wisdom-tooth-removal","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/jakartasmile.com\/en\/wisdom-tooth-removal\/","title":{"rendered":"Wisdom tooth removal"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>Introduction\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>The removal of wisdom teeth, or third molars, is one of the most common procedures carried out in INDONESIA.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The\u00a0wisdom teeth grow at the back of your gums and are the last teeth to come through. Most people have four wisdom teeth \u2013 one in each corner.<\/p>\n<p>Wisdom teeth usually grow through the gums during the late teens or early twenties. By this time, the other 28 adult teeth are usually in place, so there isn&#8217;t always enough room in the mouth for the wisdom teeth to grow properly.<\/p>\n<p>Because of\u00a0the lack of space, the wisdom teeth can sometimes emerge at an angle or get stuck and only partially emerge. Wisdom teeth that grow through like this are known as impacted.<\/p>\n<p><strong>When to see\u00a0a dentist<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>You should make an appointment to see your dentist if you&#8217;re experiencing severe pain or discomfort from your wisdom teeth. Your dentist will check your teeth and advise you on whether they need to be removed.<\/p>\n<p>If your dentist thinks you may need your wisdom teeth removed, they&#8217;ll usually carry out an\u00a0X-ray of your mouth. This gives them a clearer view of the position of your teeth.<\/p>\n<p>As with any teeth problems, it&#8217;s important\u00a0to see your dentist as soon as possible, rather than waiting for your regular dental check-up.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Why are wisdom teeth removed?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Your wisdom teeth\u00a0don&#8217;t usually need to be removed if they&#8217;re impacted but\u00a0aren&#8217;t causing any problems. This is because there&#8217;s no proven benefit of doing this and it carries the risk of complications.<\/p>\n<p>Sometimes, wisdom teeth that have become impacted or haven&#8217;t fully broken through the surface of the gum can cause dental problems.\u00a0Food and bacteria can get trapped around the edge of the wisdom teeth, causing a build-up of plaque, which\u00a0can lead to:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>tooth decay<\/strong>\u00a0(dental caries) \u2013 this develops when\u00a0plaque begins to break down the surface of your tooth. When tooth decay becomes more advanced, it leaves holes\u00a0(cavities)\u00a0in the tooth, which can affect the surrounding teeth.<\/li>\n<li><strong>gum disease<\/strong>\u00a0(also called gingivitis or periodontal disease) \u2013 this occurs when plaque releases toxins that irritate your gums, making them red, swollen and painful. Gum disease can also affect the\u00a0surrounding\u00a0teeth and the bone\u00a0around the wisdom teeth.<\/li>\n<li><strong>pericoronitis<\/strong> \u2013\u00a0when plaque causes an infection of the soft tissue that surrounds the tooth.<\/li>\n<li><strong>cellulitis<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 a bacterial infection in the cheek, tongue or throat.<\/li>\n<li><strong>abscess<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 when pus collects\u00a0in your\u00a0wisdom teeth\u00a0or the surrounding tissue\u00a0due to a bacterial infection.<\/li>\n<li><strong>cysts and\u00a0benign growths<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 very rarely, a wisdom tooth that hasn&#8217;t\u00a0cut through the gum develops a cyst (a fluid-filled swelling).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Many of these problems can be treated with treatment such as antibiotics\u00a0and antiseptic mouthwash, so removing your wisdom teeth is\u00a0only recommended when other treatment hasn&#8217;t worked.<\/p>\n<p><strong>How wisdom teeth are removed<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Your dentist may remove your wisdom teeth or they may refer you to a specialist surgeon\u00a0for hospital treatment.<\/p>\n<p>Before the procedure, you&#8217;ll usually be given a\u00a0local anaesthetic injection to numb the area around the tooth. You&#8217;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.<\/p>\n<p>In some cases a cut may be needed in your gum, and the tooth may need to be cut into smaller pieces before it&#8217;s removed.<\/p>\n<p>The time it takes to remove the tooth will vary. Some procedures only take a few minutes, whereas others can take 20 minutes or longer.<\/p>\n<p>After your wisdom teeth have been removed, you may experience swelling and discomfort, both on the inside and outside of your mouth. This is usually worse for the first three days, but it can last for up to two weeks.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Possible complications<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>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.<\/p>\n<p>Another\u00a0possible complication is &#8220;dry socket&#8221;, 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\u00a0is more likely if you don&#8217;t follow the after-care instructions given by your dentist.<\/p>\n<p>There&#8217;s also a small risk of nerve damage, which\u00a0can cause pain or\u00a0a tingling sensation and numbness in the tongue, lower lip, chin, teeth and gums. This is usually temporary, but can be permanent in some cases.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Introduction\u00a0 The removal of wisdom teeth, or third molars, is one of the most common procedures carried out in INDONESIA. The\u00a0wisdom teeth grow at the back of your gums and are the last teeth to come through. Most people have four wisdom teeth \u2013 one in each corner. 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