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| Wisdom tooth problems |
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Frequent inflammation of gingivae covering the wisdom tooth causing recurrent Pericoronitis |
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Suffered from severe Pericoronitis |
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Severe caries, periodontal disease, pulpitis or periapical infections of wisdom tooth |
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Impacted wisdom tooth causing root resorption of adjacent teeth |
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Cyst around the wisdom tooth can damage the structure of jawbone. If there is a cyst formation, the cyst together with the impacted wisdom tooth must
be extracted.
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Prior to the following treatments |
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Extraction of mal-positioned wisdom tooth prior to orthodontic treatment |
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Radiotherapy |
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Jawbone reconstruction surgery
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The decision to remove an impacted wisdom tooth or not depends on the clinical
situation, the diagnosis of dentist and the preference of patient. |
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On the day of surgery |
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Do not disturb the wound, rinse and brush the teeth |
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Take soft diet for a few days and use the teeth of the opposite side of the jaw
for chewing |
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Do not perform heavy work or strenuous exercise |
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Do not smoke or drink alcoholic beverages |
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On the day following the surgery, resume gentle toothbrushing and normal chew. |
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Wound pain, facial swelling and difficulty on mouth opening are common after
surgery |
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On the day of surgery, apply ice pack to minimize facial swelling to the affected
side of your face |
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On the day 2, apply a warm towel to the swollen area to reduce discomfort |
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Maintain good oral hygiene to prevent wound infection |
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On day 3 or 4, take soft diet. If there is pain from these wound ,take painkiller
as prescribed by the dentist |
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Normally, any discomfort will slowly subside in a week after surgery. Meanwhile,
consult your dentist if you have any queries. |
